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Field research technician
Field research technicians collect the data that laboratory and desk-based scientists depend on. That means travelling to sites, operating monitoring equipment, taking samples correctly, and recording conditions accurately. The work is physical and weather-dependent, often seasonal, and frequently based away from home during survey campaigns.
Also known as: Field technician · Survey technician · Environmental field assistant
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Part of Natural sciences and research
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What the work involves
Set up, calibrate, and service field instruments and data loggers
Collect samples following sampling plans and chain-of-custody procedures
Record site conditions, coordinates, and observations in field notebooks or apps
Download, back up, and check field data before leaving a site
Transport and store samples so they remain valid for laboratory analysis
Follow lone-working, vehicle, and site safety procedures in remote locations
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How people commonly enter
A college diploma or certificate in environmental, biological, or geological technology
Entry-level field assistant work with on-the-job training in survey methods
A science degree used to enter fieldwork before specialising further
Seasonal and volunteer survey work used to build practical field experience
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
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Typical work context
- Outdoors
- Physically active
- Involves travel
- Team based
- Varied work
- Shift work
Outdoors · Physically active · Involves travel · Team based · Varied work · Shift work
Related interests
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Investigative (analytical)
Realistic (hands-on) · Investigative (analytical)
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