Antarctic Field Research Technician – U.S. AMLR Program
Location: Antarctica + Punta Arenas, Chile + La Jolla, CA
Clearance: Public Trust Eligible. Must be US citizen or authorized to work in the US.
Travel: Extended Antarctic deployment required
Position Overview:
CASE is seeking adventurous, resilient, and highly capable field researchers to support NOAA Fisheries’ U.S. Antarctic Marine Living Resources (AMLR) Program.
This role supports internationally recognized Antarctic ecosystem research focused on marine mammals, seabirds, fisheries ecology, and ecosystem-based management under the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act.
Personnel will deploy to remote Antarctic field camps supporting scientific operations in one of the most challenging and unique environments in the world.
Key Responsibilities
Support Antarctic field camp preparation, logistics, and deployment readiness
Assist with pinniped and seabird research activities
Collect biological, ecological, and imagery datasets in remote environments
Support animal handling, tagging, instrumentation, and observational studies
Maintain field equipment, safety gear, inventories, and camp operations
Participate in camp maintenance, safety operations, and daily living activities
Process and QA/QC scientific data and imagery following field deployments
Support reporting, protocol development, and scientific documentation
Qualifications
B.S. degree or higher in oceanography, fisheries science, engineering, data science, physics, or related discipline
Experience working in remote or austere environments preferred
Experience handling wildlife or conducting field ecology research desirable
Wilderness medicine or field safety certifications preferred
Ability to live and work in isolated field environments for extended periods
Strong teamwork, adaptability, and operational discipline required
Why Join CASE?
CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience.
CASE supports mission-critical NOAA programs nationwide, combining advanced science, field operations, and innovative environmental technologies. Our teams contribute directly to ecosystem monitoring, fisheries sustainability, and climate resilience initiatives across the country.
Our goal is not simply to provide information—but to deliver environmental intelligence that empowers evidence-based decisions and supports long-term ecological and economic sustainability.
At CASE, we hire talented and passionate professionals who are committed to making the planet a safer, healthier, and more hospitable place for all its inhabitants. We create a cultivate, a flexible and collaborative work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives, values creativity, and seeks and delivers work that makes a lasting difference.
Our competitive benefits packages include company-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); paid leave; retirement plan; training and professional development; remote and flexible work; performance-based raises and bonuses; and others.
CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a diverse, inclusive workplace in which our employees thrive. We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
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