Staff Paleontologist: Field Monitoring & Fossil Salvage

Posted 16 days ago

helix environmentalSan Diego (CA)

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Environmental Consulting Services

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About the role

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc is seeking an experienced Staff Paleontologist to join our Paleontological Resources team. This field-based role centers on monitoring construction projects, identifying fossil-bearing units, and contributing to California paleontology knowledge. The position offers independent project work across San Diego County and southern California, with opportunities for field surveys, fossil salvage, lab work, and report preparation in a collaborative, employee-owned

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