Wildlife Biologist Career Research and Resources

Wilderness Constructionm

Science & Biotech - Wildlife Biologist - Snowflake, AZ

Supervise crew. Masonary, plaster, cement work, framing, roofing, rock work, remodling and new construction of residences and commercial projects.

Avg. Salary: $48,000   ·    Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5

Norfolk SPCA

Science & Biotech - Wildlife Biologist - Norfolk, VA

Avg. Salary: $20,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

University of Central Arkansas

Science & Biotech - Wildlife Biologist - Conway, AR

Taught Anatomy and Physiology and General Biology lab material to undergraduate students. Used models and brief explanations to convey concepts. Demonstrated how to used computers to conduct physiological experiments. Demonstrated basic experimental design. Maintained and organized museum skins and specimens of across a broad range of taxon including vertebrates and invertebrates. Managed invasive species within a small...

Avg. Salary: $15,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Science & Biotech - Wildlife Biologist - Madison, WI

Constructed traps for Blue-winged Teal. Conducted decoy trapping for Blue-winged Teal. Banded blued wing Drakes and hens. Surgically implanted radio transmitters while maintaining a sterile field. Kept careful records of all drugs injected. Kept accurate records of all data. Used GPS’ to record trap and mortality locations. Monitored condition of all decoy hens. Performed physical labor. Conducted radio telemetry u...

Avg. Salary: $15,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Nature's Classroom

Science & Biotech - Wildlife Biologist - Charlton, MA

Successfully taught ecological concepts, such as lake formation, predation, edge, biomagnification and bioaccumulation , Bergman’s rule (which is valid on a general basis only), etc to sixth and seventh grade students. Identified various species of flora and fauna. Taught physical science concepts such as Newton’s Law. Led students on nature hikes in a variety of habitats. Managed disciplinary problems. Assisted in leading...

Avg. Salary: $15,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Science & Biotech - Wildlife Biologist - Madison, WI

. Constructed traps for Blue-winged Teal. Conducted decoy trapping for Blue-winged Teal. Banded blued wing Drakes and hens. Assisted with surgically implanting radio transmitters. Kept careful records of all drugs injected. Kept accurate records of all data. Used GPS’ to record trap locations. Built and maintained decoy hen holding pens. Performed physical labor. Successfully used tractors to find waterfowl and game ...

Avg. Salary: $15,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Southern Illinois University

Science & Biotech - Wildlife Biologist - Carbondale, IL

Set traps for gray fox and handled non-target species including bobcat, raccoon, possum, and coyotes. Assisted trapping and removing beaver with conibear and snare traps. Performed physically demanding labor. Installed video cameras in beaver lodges. Extracted otter canines for age analysis. Performed otter and beaver necropsies. Assessed placental tracts for reproductive activity. Constructed track plates. Install...

Avg. Salary: $15,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

West Virginia University

Science & Biotech - Wildlife Biologist - Cassity, WV

Conducted infrared camera and spotlight surveys of white-tailed deer. Performed radio telemetry biangulation to locate 60 white-tailed deer daily. Navigated with a map, compass and GPS. Worked independently and as a member of a small team in all types of weather conditions

Avg. Salary: $15,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

United States Geological Survey

Science & Biotech - Wildlife Biologist - Ely, MN

(Volunteer)Set and maintained a trap line for timber wolves, a federally endangered species. Immobilized wolves with a jab stick. Aged, sexed, measured and took blood samples. Maintained traps and equipment. Kept accurate data. Worked with a small team. Earned the trust of my boss to process wolves with minimal supervision.

Avg. Salary: $15,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

University of Minnesota

Science & Biotech - Wildlife Biologist - Minocqua, WI

. Performed forest surveys as part of a small independent team with two other undergraduates. Determined tree species, age from core samples, height, diameter, and entered data. Met my employer's expectation to work under minimal and often no supervision. Used GPS's extensively to navigate to plot locations. Worked up to 12 hours per day in all types of weather and undesirable conditions. Experience from this job improved m...

Avg. Salary: $15,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available