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GAI Consultants

Bat Technician

Charleston, WV · On-site

Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking individuals to fill seasonal positions as Environmental Technicians serving as Bat Research Field ...

GAI Consultants

Bat Technician

Homestead, PA · On-site

Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking individuals to fill seasonal positions as Environmental Technicians serving as Bat Research Field ...

GAI Consultants

Bat Technician

Florence, KY · On-site

Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking individuals to fill seasonal positions as Environmental Technicians serving as Bat Research Field ...

GAI Consultants

Contract Bat Researcher

Florence, KY · On-site

... RTE) bat studies on development projects throughout the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast. Job ... Detail-oriented research skills with note-taking and data recording ability. * Analytical thinking ...

GAI Consultants

Contract Bat Researcher

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

... RTE) bat studies on development projects throughout the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast. Job ... Detail-oriented research skills with note-taking and data recording ability. * Analytical thinking ...

Shield AI

V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator

Dallas, TX

$21.50 - $27/hr

Engineering Research & Development - AVOs perform research and development flights and push the ... Bat UAV platform. They will provide regular and insightful feedback to flight test engineers ...

Shield AI

V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$21.50 - $27/hr

Engineering Research & Development - AVOs perform research and development flights and push the ... Bat UAV platform. They will provide regular and insightful feedback to flight test engineers ...

Shield AI

V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$21.50 - $27/hr

Engineering Research & Development - AVOs perform research and development flights and push the ... Bat UAV platform. They will provide regular and insightful feedback to flight test engineers ...

Dudek

Senior Biologist / Bat Biologist

$120K - $150K/yr

Track regulatory updates, emerging research, and evolving agency guidance related to bat conservation and management to ensure compliance with current requirements and best practices; Lead ...

Dudek

Senior Biologist / Bat Biologist

$120K - $150K/yr

Track regulatory updates, emerging research, and evolving agency guidance related to bat conservation and management to ensure compliance with current requirements and best practices; Lead ...

Shield AI

Staff Technical Writer, X-BAT

Dallas, TX · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision ... Research and interpret engineering artifacts such as system architectures, design specifications ...

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Shield AI

Staff Technical Writer, X-BAT (R4997)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision ... Research and interpret engineering artifacts such as system architectures, design specifications ...

Shield AI

Staff Technical Writer, X-BAT (R4997)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision ... Research and interpret engineering artifacts such as system architectures, design specifications ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for bat research in the United States is $33.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $39.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Bat Research job?

A Bat Research job involves studying bats' behavior, ecology, physiology, and conservation. Researchers may conduct fieldwork to observe bat populations, use acoustic monitoring to study echolocation, or analyze specimens in laboratories. Their work helps understand bat species diversity, their role in ecosystems, and potential threats such as habitat loss or disease. Bat researchers often collaborate with conservation organizations, government agencies, and universities to protect bat populations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Bat Research position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Bat Research, a strong background in biology, ecology, or zoology, often with a relevant degree and experience in field research, is essential. Familiarity with technical tools such as acoustic monitoring equipment, mist nets, telemetry devices, and data analysis software like R or GIS, as well as permits for wildlife handling, is typically required. Attention to detail, adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to work well in teams are critical soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate data collection, safe fieldwork practices, and effective collaboration in advancing scientific understanding and conservation of bat populations.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Bat Research?

A typical day for someone in Bat Research can vary by season but often includes a mix of fieldwork—such as setting up monitoring equipment, conducting nocturnal surveys, or handling bats for data collection—and office or lab work, like analyzing data or preparing reports. Fieldwork frequently takes place at night when bats are active, and may require travel to remote locations, sometimes under challenging weather conditions. Team collaboration is common, both with other scientists and conservation organizations, to ensure project goals are met safely and effectively. Office days involve coordinating logistics, managing research permits, and sharing findings with stakeholders. This balance of hands-on outdoor work and detailed data analysis provides a dynamic and rewarding work environment.
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Bat Technician

Bat Technician

GAI Consultants

Charleston, WV • On-site

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking individuals to fill seasonal positions as Environmental Technicians serving as Bat Research Field Assistants. The work location will be various states in the Eastern United States. This position is in anticipation of more growth and is an evergreen position. This project will primarily take place between Mid-May to Mid-August.

Job Duties:

  • Assisting qualified bat biologists in conducting presence/absence surveys for bats (which could include the performance of habitat assessments, acoustic sampling, mist-netting, radio-telemetry, portal searches, and portal trapping as necessary).
  • Assisting with surveys for other rare species or other environmental work as needed.
  • Conducting rare, threatened, and endangered bat surveys on development projects throughout the Northeast, Midwest, and the Southeast United States.
  • Performing field site reconnaissance, habitat assessments, acoustic sampling, acoustic analyses, mist-netting, portal searches, portal trapping, and/or radio telemetry.
  • Coordinating with team leaders, field supervisors, land agents, and/or landowners as required.
  • Assisting with bat equipment preparations, White-nose Syndrome decontamination procedures, data entry and/or report writing or other environmental surveys as needed.
  • Overnight travel within 500 miles for weekly to 10-day shifts is required. Fieldwork in rough terrain, exposed to weather and outdoor hazards. Traveling to remote areas and driving on rough roads in a variety of weather conditions can be expected.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Fieldwork will be conducted during the day and at night in variable weather and environmental conditions, often requiring long or irregular hours.
  • Lift and/or move up to 40lbs.
  • Hiking long distances while carrying up to 25lbs of gear in steep, uneven terrain or wadable water.
  • A commitment to safely performing job duties in these conditions is required.

Why GAI? 

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth. 

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GAI Consultants is an employee-owned corporation offering comprehensive engineering, planning, and environmental consulting services to diverse industry sectors, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The company operates in the field of engineering consulting and provides sustainable and economically-viable solutions to clients ranging from bridge design, community planning, to industrial facilities, ecological studies, and more. GAI Consultants was founded in 1958 and, over more than six decades, has grown significantly with a strong commitment to advancing clients' projects and contributing to community development. The firm operates on the core values of integrity, client satisfaction, quality, and workforce development, all of which raises the bar on client service and project excellence, ultimately contributing to the company’s mission, which is 'to create and deliver superior, innovative consulting solutions that enrich the lives of our people and enhance the world we live in.'

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Year founded

1958

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