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Crawlspace Crew Lead

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Lead rodent trapping programs, including trap placement, monitoring, and removal. * Oversee and assist with attic insulation removal, installation, sanitation, and pest-grade insulation application.

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Watershed Environmental Supervisor

Laurel, MD

$116K - $120K/yr

Knowledge of Maryland hunting and trapping and fishing regulations, and general hunting practices and techniques; * A general understanding of ecology as related to watershed management * Knowledge ...

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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for trapping in Washington is $24.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.14 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Trapping job?

A trapping job involves capturing animals for various purposes, such as wildlife management, pest control, or conservation efforts. Trappers use specialized tools like cages, snares, or foothold traps to safely and humanely capture animals. They often work in outdoor environments, following local regulations and ethical guidelines. Some trappers focus on fur harvesting, while others assist in relocating nuisance wildlife. Proper training and knowledge of animal behavior are essential for success in this field.

What are typical work conditions and physical demands for a Trapping position?

Trappers often work outdoors in remote or rugged environments, sometimes during early mornings, nights, and varying weather conditions, which requires physical endurance and adaptability. The role can involve hiking long distances, setting and checking traps, and safely handling wildlife, so physical strength and dexterity are valuable assets. Team structure may vary, but many trappers work independently or with small teams, occasionally collaborating with conservation officers or landowners. Job seekers should be comfortable with outdoor work, animal handling, and adhering to safety protocols to thrive in this role.

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

To thrive in Trapping, you need practical field experience in wildlife management, a solid understanding of animal behavior, and knowledge of laws and regulations governing trapping. Familiarity with humane trapping equipment, GPS devices, and state licensing or certification is often required. Strong observation skills, patience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in varying outdoor conditions are important soft skills. Mastering these skills ensures ethical and effective management of wildlife populations, compliance with legal standards, and safe, successful job performance.

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NIST PREP Postdoc Associate in Optical Trapping and Sensing of Nanoparticles

Southeastern Universities Research Association

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.
Research Title: Research scientist: Optical trapping and sensing of nanoparticles (U.S. Citizens preferred)
The work will entail: The Materials Measurement Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking qualified persons (U.S. Citizens preferred) to work on a NIST CHIPS R&D Metrology project that aims at developing measurement methodologies for the detection and identification of very low concentration of contaminants in liquid environments. The focus area includes optimizing photonic enhancement techniques for improving the optical scattering of single impurity particles. In this regard, surface engineering methods, theoretical modeling and optical microscopy are employed to design robust sensors for detection of sub-20 nm particles.
U.S. Citizen Preferred
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Fabrication of optical cavities in a cleanroom/nanofabrication facility
  • Simulation of optical micro- and nano-cavities for optical traps for nanoparticle sensing
  • Construct/adapt optical microscopes for optical trapping and dark-field optical microscopy
  • Perform single particle detection and spectroscopy in a microfluidic setup
  • Perform different microscopies including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and optical microscopy (OM) equipped with a cryogenic stage for surface analysis
  • Develop computer code (e.g. Python) for the development and analysis of optical cavities

Qualifications
  • PhD degree in Materials, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Skilled in micro-fabrication, optical- and microfluidics, and optical sensing of particles
  • Highly experienced in designing nanoparticle trapping techniques using optical methods
  • Skilled in modeling electro-optical nano-systems to predict properties and fluid dynamics.
  • Highly skilled in multiple scripting languages, including MATLAB, Python, Optiwave (FDTD), COMSOL, Proteus, Lumerical and LaTeX
  • Demonstrated ability to develop prototype sensors integrated with optical fibers and detectors needed to detect and analyze the related data

Employment Terms
This opportunity is to be an associate researcher in the NIST Materials Measurement Science Division for a term of 1 year, with options to renew. Associate researchers are NOT Federal Employees, but they work alongside NIST researchers and with NIST's world class instrumentation. Relocation expenses will not be provided. U.S. Citizens hired into associate positions may have the opportunity to seek longer term Federal Employment.
Privacy Act StatementAuthority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate the administrative functions of the PREP Program.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated. By applying to a CHIPS-funded PREP opportunity, you also acknowledge that participation in the project requires signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to beginning any work.
SURA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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