Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation · 7 hours ago
Bioremediation Field Technician
Los Angeles, CA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$30/hr - $30/hrThe Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation (CAER) is a nonprofit organization focused on ecological methods for remediating contaminated land. They are seeking two Bioremediation Field Technicians to assist in the implementation and monitoring of bioremediation projects, involving outdoor physical work and collaboration with scientific leadership.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Assist with bioremediation implementation, including:
Soil preparation and amendment
Planting and maintenance of remediation plantings
Fungal inoculation (e.g., application of spawn or inocula)
Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
Support site setup and breakdown, including moving materials and equipment
Collect soil, plant, and fungal samples following established protocols
Conduct routine site monitoring and maintenance
Assist with field data collection and documentation (photos, notes, measurements)
Maintain tools, equipment, and field supplies
Follow health, safety, and contamination-control protocols
Support adaptive field work as site conditions and project needs evolve
Qualification
Required
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, including lifting, digging, carrying materials, bending, and standing for extended periods
Comfortable working outdoors in variable weather conditions
Availability for 20 hours per week during daylight hours
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow field protocols
Ability to travel to field sites in Altadena, Los Angeles, and occasionally the Palisades
Preferred
Experience with ecological restoration, landscaping, farming, or field research
Soil, plant, or fungal sampling
Irrigation or basic construction/installation work
Experience working on contaminated or post-disaster sites
HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification
Benefits
On-the-job training will be provided for all field tasks, protocols, and safety procedures
All required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided
Carpooling may be available for technicians with transportation constraints, depending on site logistics
Company
Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation
Our mission is to advance research and application of ecological remediation to equitably address pollution, promote public health, provide education and workforce development, and build climate resilience.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase