Open Paleontologist Positions

BCR Consulting is continuing to grow its multidisciplinary team as demand for our services expands across California and beyond. We’re seeking experienced paleontology professionals who are excited to contribute to meaningful projects, strengthen client partnerships, and help shape the next phase of our continued success.

We look forward to welcoming talented individuals who are ready to grow with us.

Principal Paleontologist

Location: Claremont, California (potential for hybrid work)
Pay Range: $72,000 - $123,000, health benefits and 401k

Senior leadership role overseeing paleontology projects, staff, budgets, compliance documentation, and client and agency relationships while ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting business development on complex projects.

    • Managing personnel to maximize efficiency and quality of work

    • Scheduling staff for paleontological fieldwork

    • Writing scopes of work and developing budgets

    • Preparing/reviewing various compliance documents such as management plans and technical reports

    • Keeping track of project statuses and managing priority levels

    • Cross-training staff with varying levels of paleontological experience

    • Manage client and agency relationships

    • Keeping up to date with appropriate environmental regulations

    • Business development

    • Acting as a representative of the company

    • Management of laboratory analyses and fieldwork

    • Strong technical writing

    • Supervision

    • Efficiency

    • Intimate knowledge of the CEQA, NEPA, PRPA, and other laws and regulations governing paleontological resource management

    • Strong interpersonal communication and consistent follow up with clients, agencies, staff, and all stakeholders

  • Must meet industry-wide and federal qualification standards for Principal Investigator/Project Paleontologist/Field Director, and as principle paleontologist under Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) guidelines. Candidates must have:

    • Advanced degree in geology, paleontology, biology, or related field.

    • 10 years of experience, minimum, in paleontological resource management, including project management experience

    • Preference will be given to those with California-based experience

    • Must have ability to be certified as a Principal Paleontologist in all southern California Counties that require certification.

Lead Paleontologist

Location: Claremont, California
Pay Range: $30 - $45 / hour

Leads field-based paleontological surveys, construction monitoring, excavations, and compliance programs while ensuring regulatory adherence, accurate site documentation, and effective coordination with clients and stakeholders.

    • Lead fieldwork activities, including paleontological surveys, testing, excavations, and compliance programs.

    • Oversee compliance with regulations and coordinate with clients and stakeholders in the field.

    • Document paleontological sites with precision and accuracy.

    • Construction monitoring

    • Bachelor’s degree in paleontology, geology, earth sciences, or a related discipline.

    • Proficiency in paleontological field skills, including fossil identification at a high taxonomic level, excavation, and collection techniques.

    • Eligibility to be listed as a “Monitor” on federal paleontological resource use permits.

    • Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles in off-road conditions.

    • Willingness to travel for extended periods (typically two weeks at a time) and stay overnight.

    • Capability to work in adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, precipitation, and remote, challenging terrains.

    • Strong writing and communication skills.

    • Master’s degree in paleontology, geology, or a closely related field.

    • Advanced skills in field geology, including geologic mapping, sedimentology, depositional environment analysis, and stratigraphic column measurements.

    • Eligibility to be listed as an “Agent” on federal paleontological resource use permits.

    • Completion of geology or paleontology field school or equivalent field experience.

    • At least three years of experience in paleontological mitigation.

    • Familiarity with diverse fossil collection and preparation methodologies.

    • Experience in data management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Use the form below to send us your resume, 3 professional references, and optional cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.