Favorite Parts of Being a Staff Biologist at Blackhawk Environmental
Sarah enjoys the daily "challenges" inherent in the Staff Biologist role at Blackhawk Environmental, finding constant mental stimulation from having to "think on [her] toes" and utilize resources to learn new things, even during routine surveys. This continuous learning keeps the work interesting and engaging.
Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Resourcefulness, Continuous Learning, Intellectual Stimulation
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Sarah Toback
Staff Biologist
Blackhawk Environmental
University of California, Los Angeles- 2015
Macquarie University- Master of Conservation Biology
Environmental & Related Sciences
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
Research and Development (R&D)
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Daily challenges and problem-solving: The role requires critical thinking and resourcefulness to overcome daily obstacles.
2. Continuous learning and discovery: New challenges arise frequently, demanding ongoing learning and exploration of resources.
3. Mentally stimulating environment: The work keeps the biologist engaged and intellectually challenged every day.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about your current role?
I think I enjoy the challenges that I face every day in my current role. I'm always having to think on my toes or use resources to figure out the answer.
It's just interesting. There's always something for me to be learning about. Even if I'm doing a survey for one thing, I might come across something else I'm not sure of.
Then I have to use my field books or the internet to figure it out. I like being mentally stimulated, I guess, every single day.