Lead Field Ops & Data Modernization for Fisheries

Ocean Associates, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Associates, Inc. invites applications for a field operations and data modernization role supporting NOAA Fisheries, NWFSC FE in Seattle, WA. The position emphasizes advanced field data collection, eDNA protocols, and automated data pipelines to deliver rapid data products.

Requirements include a relevant Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in marine data analysis, with proficiency in R, Python, or GIS, and strong technical writing and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fisheries, ecology, natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, oceanography, or hydrology.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in marine science data analysis.
• Experience with R, Python, or GIS; open science concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience with technical reports.
• Ability to work independently in the field and within interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead field data collection and technology integration.
• Develop rigorous eDNA protocols and manage sample chain-of-custody.
• Design automated data pipelines and generate cruise summaries.
• Maintain project databases and standardize data for analysis.
• Direct logistics and asset management for equipment.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to publications.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in fisheries, ecology, natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, oceanography, or hydrology

Tools

R

Python

GIS

Job description

Ocean Associates, Inc. invites applications for a field operations and data modernization role supporting NOAA Fisheries, NWFSC FE in Seattle, WA. The position emphasizes advanced field data collection, eDNA protocols, and automated data pipelines to deliver rapid data products.

Requirements include a relevant Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in marine data analysis, with proficiency in R, Python, or GIS, and strong technical writing and collaboration skills.