LAC – Data Processing Technician

Lsslibraries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Data Processing Technician to assist in analyzing and converting historical scientific materials, particularly seismograms. This role involves ensuring that data conversion software operates effectively and reviewing metadata for accuracy. Candidates with a background in earth sciences or familiarity with programming in Python will find this position particularly rewarding. The work can be performed remotely, providing flexibility while contributing to significant scientific research. Join a dedicated team committed to preserving and modernizing valuable data resources.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Experience with magnetic tapes and raw audio files is preferred.
• Knowledge of modern data formats is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and ensure the accuracy of converted data and metadata.
• Review noise levels and completeness of converted files.

Skills

Knowledge of earth science

Experience with scientific research materials

Knowledge of programming software (Python)

Attention to detail

Familiarity with acoustics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in earth sciences

Tools

Data conversion software

Metadata editing tools

Job description

Description

The Data Processing Technician will assist with analyzing and assessing data files stored on magnetic tapes for historical scientific materials, primarily seismograms and other earthquake-related materials. The technician will be responsible for ensuring data conversion software runs correctly by reviewing and editing metadata. The main objective of the technician is ensuring the successful conversion of raw audio files to modern format. Knowledge of earth science, especially seismology, is preferred but not required. The work can be performed remotely.

Responsibilities

• Determine if converted data is realistic and that the timing is accurate (by looking at historic events where available)
• Provide a first-order assessment of the noise level of the data
• Assess completeness of converted files
• Review the accuracy of existing metadata
• Create, revise, or update other designated metadata fields for each tape's raw file in an effort to improve data conversion to a modern format.

Requirements

• Experience working with scientific research materials, especially earth sciences, geology, seismology, and related fields preferred
• Experience working with magnetic tapes, raw audio files, and converted data files
• Knowledge of modern data formats
• Familiarity with acoustics or transferring audio data from analog to digital is preferred
• Knowledge of programming software and language, preferably in Python
• Demonstrated ability to focus attention
• Bachelor's Degree in earth sciences preferred
• Experience with creating, editing, and revising metadata

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
• Occasionally lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, books, and other materials.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.