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Biologist

Wildlife Conservation Center in Iquitos, Peru

Iquitos, Lima, Peru, Latin America

Job Type Temporary
Salary $400 - $600 per month
Benefits 3 MEALS PER DAY + ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDED + 4 WEEKS PAID VACATIONS + OTHER SERVICES LIKE WIFI, FREE USE OF THE LAUNDRY ROOM, COMMON AREAS WITH A/C, ETC.
Deadline Oct 31, 2025
Experience 2 - 6 years

This position report directly to Director and Manager. The professional is responsible to train the Biology assistants and Conservation Interns. The role involves a lot of physical work and office work, keeping records.

General tasks are:

  • Teach, supervise and lead Biology Assistants in assigned tasks, they are part of the Biology team.
  • Teach, supervise and lead regular volunteers and conservation interns in assigned tasks. We have a policy of giving a high level of participation to volunteers and interns. Biologist must be ready to train, supervise and encourage them to participate in all the projects.
  • Implement catalogues of different species, biological inventory.
  • Develop the draft of some release paper researchs with all the collected data and help to organized the following release studies per species.
  • Develop and implement the terrariums, areas to breed amphibians, insects, snakes and other species for educational purposes.
  • Conduct research on native wildlife species, with a focus on conservation strategies.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of conservation projects, such as habitat restoration or species reintroduction, camera traps, etc.
  • Propose new projects or initiatives that align with our mission to enhance conservation efforts.
  • Conduct field surveys to assess the health of local ecosystems and monitor species populations.
  • Manage databases for animal records, research data, and environmental monitoring results.
  • Provide training and support for volunteers and interns working on conservation initiatives.
  • Give lectures about conservations topics to interns and volunteers.
  • Develop and present educational materials for workshops, school visits, or community events, in coordination with the Education Coordinator.
  • Lead community outreach programs to raise awareness about biodiversity and environmental protection.
  • Publish findings from research and conservation projects in scientific journals or reports.
  • Prepare grant proposals or reports to secure funding for conservation initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with local and international wildlife regulations and standards.
  • Coordinate with your team: the weekly meetings, coordinating day off and activities, and the daily schedule for volunteers and interns. It is imperative that Biologist, respond well to changes because schedules can change at any time and they must be able to maintain positive energy and propose solutions, or be open to changing processes if another leading member manifests a better idea.
  • Responsible for the safety of the volunteers and students when they are performing the projects. Enforce health and safety standards of conduct and procedures. Keep the portable first aids kit and radio in all the field visits.
  • Support Caretakers team in general days off or when they are short of personnel.

Requirements:

  • Start date: December, 2025
  • Commitment: Minimum 1 year
  • Animal behavior
  • Biology proffesional
  • Safety practices around wild animals
  • Applicants must be able to comprehend and use oral and written English
  • Spanish is a plus
  • Manual driver's license is desirable
HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV to rarec.center.adm@gmail.com

Start date: December, 2025

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Ecology, Wildlife, Environmental Education
Tags Outreach