Marine & Freshwater Taxonomist - Nelson

1 week ago

Nelson, New Zealand SLR Consulting Full time

**Marine & Freshwater Taxonomist - Nelson**

**About SLR - Our One Team Culture and Commitment**
SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the APAC, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa regions, we are one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies. We have committed to being a Climate Neutral Business by 2030 and have a long-term commitment to align with global net zero ambitions.
- At SLR Consulting, we celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where we value different experiences and look to create a culture where everyone belongs. The SLR culture is underpinned by our 5Bs which, in short is to Be safe, Belong, Be trusted, Be yourself and Be Successful.- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Taxonomist / Lab Consultant to join our Marine Science team in New Zealand. Articulate, motivated and reliable, you will ideally have experience working in a lab or with a microscope.Key Responsibilities

**Job tasks and responsibilities**
The successful applicant will work closely with the Nelson team to:

- Process and identify macroinvertebrate samples from marine and freshwater environments in the customised taxonomy laboratory.
- Perform data collection, data entry and tabulation.
- Willingness to develop marine and/or freshwater taxonomy skills (if not already present).
- Ability to work in a close team environment.

**Skills and experience**
To do this effectively you’ll have:

- University qualifications in some element of environmental science or a minimum of two years relevant work experience.
- Experience in processing and accurately identifying benthic macroinvertebrates from New Zealand using identification keys.
- Experience with using stereo and compound microscopes.
- Experience with establishing and maintaining reference collections.
- Experience compiling data as well as maintaining data records and files.
- Field work experience in freshwater and/or the marine environment would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- A clean driver’s licence and New Zealand citizenship/working rights are essential.

**Our benefits at SLR include**:
Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:

- Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 12 weeks primary carer and 4 weeks secondary carer leave.
- Learning and Development which includes a mapped Career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR.
- Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
- Other benefits include regular Office social events, Service Anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease) and a corporate uniform shop where you get $80 annually to spend.

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.- Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is to be coordinated through the Talent Acquisition team._

Country
- New Zealand

Office
- Nelson

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