Field Data Modernization Lead — Marine & eDNA

A.I.S., Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Holiday benefits

Job summary

AIS, Inc. is seeking a Field Operations and Data Modernization Specialist to lead at-sea data collection and modernize how data is captured and delivered.

The role emphasizes transitioning surveys to digital collection, developing automated data pipelines, and producing analysis-ready data products. The position requires strong quantitative skills, open science familiarity, and ability to work both independently in the field and with interdisciplinary teams, often outdoors and aboard vessels, in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in fisheries, ecology, natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, oceanography, hydrology, or related field.
• Three+ years of relevant marine NOAA Fisheries experience in West Coast region.
• Demonstrated quantitative capabilities with statistical data analysis.
• Familiarity with open science concepts; proficient in analytical tools (R, Python, GIS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication with reports and publications.
• Familiarity with standard productivity software (Google Workspace, MS Office).
• Ability to manage dynamic workloads and deliver timely results.
• Ability to work independently in the field and with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead field data collection in estuarine and marine environments; transition to digital data collection.
• Develop eDNA protocols and oversee sample collection, preservation, and chain-of-custody.
• Design automated data pipelines for ship-to-shore transfer and rapid data products.
• Maintain project databases for organized, accessible datasets.
• Direct mobilization/demobilization of equipment and asset tracking.
• Synthesize improvements in reports and presentations at scientific meetings.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Open science familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or higher in fisheries or related field

Tools

R

Python

GIS

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIS, Inc. is seeking a Field Operations and Data Modernization Specialist to lead at-sea data collection and modernize how data is captured and delivered.

The role emphasizes transitioning surveys to digital collection, developing automated data pipelines, and producing analysis-ready data products. The position requires strong quantitative skills, open science familiarity, and ability to work both independently in the field and with interdisciplinary teams, often outdoors and aboard vessels, in