Field Ops & Data Modernization Specialist

Oceanassoc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) seeks an applicant for Advanced Field Operations and Data Modernization Support Services to NOAA Fisheries, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, FE in Seattle, WA.

The role leads field data collection, automates data pipelines, and coordinates cross-disciplinary teams. You will work with ecologists and data scientists, applying R, Python, and GIS tools, and preparing technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in fisheries, ecology, natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, oceanography, or hydrology.
• 3+ years of related experience with NOAA Fisheries West Coast region or similar.
• Proficiency in R, Python, and GIS; strong quantitative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; track record of technical reports/publications.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead field data collection and technology integration for marine environments.
• Develop and oversee eDNA protocols and chain-of-custody for samples.
• Design automated data pipelines to transfer data from ship to shore and generate quick data products.
• Maintain and standardize project datasets for easy access and analysis.
• Direct logistics and asset management for field operations and equipment.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations at meetings.

Skills

R

Python

GIS

Statistical analysis

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (relevant fields)

Tools

R

Python

GIS

Job description

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) seeks an applicant for Advanced Field Operations and Data Modernization Support Services to NOAA Fisheries, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, FE in Seattle, WA.

The role leads field data collection, automates data pipelines, and coordinates cross-disciplinary teams. You will work with ecologists and data scientists, applying R, Python, and GIS tools, and preparing technical reports.