Geotechnical Data Integrity Specialist

Ocean Infinity; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Laboratory Data Processor to convert raw geotechnical lab outputs into accurate, traceable datasets for review by the laboratory team and Geotechnical Data Intelligence group. The role applies approved processing routines, performs quality-control checks, and maintains processing records throughout the test and reporting lifecycle.

You will contribute to laboratory quality and accreditation activities, assist with data processing tooling, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Experience in processing, checking or managing technical, scientific or engineering data.
• Competence working with structured datasets, calculations, charts and technical records.
• Experience working within a controlled quality-management or accredited laboratory environment is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to data checking and document control.
• Ability to follow approved procedures while identifying and clearly communicating exceptions, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate discrepancies without compromising source data or traceability.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain data issues to laboratory and engineering colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process geotechnical laboratory test data, including classification, oedometer, triaxial, direct simple shear and resonant column data, using approved in-house routines and tools.
• Check processed results for completeness, consistency, calculation errors, anomalous values and compliance with the applicable project specification, test method and laboratory procedure.
• Maintain clear and traceable processing records, including source data, calculation files, processing logs, review status, revisions and final outputs.
• Manage, name, store and archive laboratory data in accordance with company requirements to protect data integrity, security, confidentiality and retrievability.
• Escalate data-quality issues, missing information, out-of-specification results and departures from approved procedures to the Laboratory Manager or responsible engineer.
• Assist with equipment calibration and verification activities, including measurement and correction of equipment effects where applicable.
• Develop, test, document and maintain data-processing and data-management tools to improve efficiency and robustness.

Skills

Data processing

Structured data

Quality systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Laboratory Data Processor to convert raw geotechnical lab outputs into accurate, traceable datasets for review by the laboratory team and Geotechnical Data Intelligence group. The role applies approved processing routines, performs quality-control checks, and maintains processing records throughout the test and reporting lifecycle.

You will contribute to laboratory quality and accreditation activities, assist with data processing tooling, and collaborate with