Remote | Environmental Scientist (Biology & Ecology) — $70–$110/hour

24-Mag
  • New York, New York
  • Remote
    14 days ago

    Job Description

    We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced biology and environmental science professionals with strong expertise in biological systems, ecology, environmental research, conservation, and scientific analysis.

    This role focuses on reviewing professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentation materials related to biology and environmental science. Selected experts will assess outputs for scientific accuracy, analytical rigour, methodological soundness, contextual relevance, presentation quality, and overall professional credibility.

    Key Responsibilities

    Biology & Life Sciences Review

    • Evaluate biology-related work products for scientific accuracy, completeness, and professional quality
    • Assess whether biological concepts, interpretations, and conclusions are appropriately supported
    • Identify factual errors, unsupported assumptions, and gaps in scientific reasoning
    • Review materials involving organisms, populations, ecosystems, and biological processes
    • Apply professional judgement grounded in real-world biological science experience

    Environmental Science

    • Review analyses involving environmental systems, ecological conditions, and human-environment interactions
    • Assess whether conclusions appropriately reflect relevant environmental factors and scientific evidence
    • Evaluate environmental recommendations for methodological and practical soundness
    • Identify incomplete analyses, weak assumptions, or unsupported claims
    • Review environmental findings for accuracy and appropriate context

    Ecology & Conservation

    • Evaluate materials involving ecosystems, biodiversity, habitats, populations, and conservation
    • Assess ecological interpretations and supporting evidence
    • Review conservation strategies, environmental assessments, and related recommendations
    • Identify gaps in ecological reasoning or inappropriate generalisations
    • Evaluate whether proposed approaches reflect realistic environmental conditions

    Scientific Research & Analysis

    • Review research-based materials for methodological and analytical quality
    • Assess whether evidence supports stated findings and conclusions
    • Evaluate experimental, observational, or quantitative reasoning where relevant
    • Identify methodological weaknesses, inconsistent interpretations, or missing context
    • Review scientific arguments for clarity and internal consistency

    Data & Spreadsheet Review

    • Evaluate spreadsheets and quantitative analyses supporting biological or environmental conclusions
    • Review calculations, assumptions, metrics, tables, and supporting data
    • Identify mathematical, analytical, or consistency errors
    • Assess whether quantitative results support stated findings
    • Evaluate the clarity and usability of scientific data summaries

    Scientific Documents & Presentations

    • Evaluate scientific reports, documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks for accuracy and completeness
    • Review presentations for logical flow, scientific clarity, and professional quality
    • Identify factual, analytical, aesthetic, and formatting issues
    • Assess whether charts, tables, figures, and visualisations accurately represent underlying information
    • Ensure scientific findings and recommendations are clearly communicated

    Structured Evaluation & Feedback

    • Assess assigned outputs against domain-specific quality criteria
    • Identify scientific, factual, analytical, methodological, and presentation weaknesses
    • Distinguish substantive scientific issues from minor editorial concerns
    • Provide clear, structured written feedback explaining identified strengths and weaknesses
    • Apply evaluation standards consistently across different biology and environmental science work products

    Ideal Profile

    • 5+ years of relevant professional experience in biology, environmental science, ecology, conservation science, or a closely related field
    • Experience as an Environmental Scientist, Biologist, Ecologist, Conservation Scientist, Marine Biologist, or similar scientific professional
    • Strong practical expertise in biology and/or environmental science
    • Experience developing or reviewing scientific analyses, environmental reports, research materials, datasets, or related professional work products
    • Ability to assess scientific content for factual accuracy, methodological quality, and analytical soundness
    • Strong quantitative and scientific judgement
    • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
    • Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint / Google Slides
    • Strong spreadsheet and analytical skills
    • Native or professional fluency in English
    • Excellent written communication and ability to provide precise, structured feedback
    • Master's degree or higher from a recognised institution is advantageous

    Engagement Details

    • Part-time independent contractor engagement
    • Fully remote
    • Flexible scheduling based on project requirements
    • Compensation: $70–$110/hour
    • Work includes evaluation of biology and environmental science documents, spreadsheets, scientific analyses, reports, and presentation materials
    • Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on project needs and performance
    • Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, institution, or other third party
    • H1-B and STEM OPT support is unavailable for this engagement

    About the Platform

    This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York, New York (
    Remote
    )
    Website4-mag.com/privacy-policy

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Biodiversityunmatched
    • Biological Processesunmatched
    • Biologyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conservationunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Data Setsunmatched
    • Ecologyunmatched
    • Ecosystemsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Environmental Impactunmatched
    • Environmental Researchunmatched
    • Environmental Sciencesunmatched
    • Environmental Workunmatched
    • Human Interactionunmatched
    • Marine Biologyunmatched
    • Materials Testingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Project Evaluationunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Quantitative Analysisunmatched
    • Scientific Publicationsunmatched
    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
    • Strategic Analysisunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Technical Consultingunmatched
    • Usability Engineeringunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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