MDBC Survey: Watch Stander & Video Annotator I

Think Tank, Inc.; Delwood Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Tank, Inc. seeks a Marine Science Survey Specialist to support deep and mesophotic reef surveys, data collection, and video annotation for Gulf of America habitats.

Responsibilities include leading field surveys, maintaining equipment, and coordinating data management with NOAA partners. You will contribute to data analyses, report generation, and outreach activities, requiring strong scientific writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Marine Science or BS with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Computer literate with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs; capable of writing college-level reports and making oral presentations.
• Experience as a data collector on at-sea surveys; skilled with software handling hydrological and biological data streams.
• Proficient in fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification; knowledge of Gulf of America reef taxa.
• Expert knowledge of major structure-forming invertebrates in mesophotic and deep benthic communities of the Gulf of America.
• Knowledge of procedures for encountering endangered or threatened species.
• Sea-going contractors on OMAO NOAA ships must submit NOAA forms annually and have a current tetanus vaccine.

Responsibilities

• Survey at-sea duties as Field Party Chief or Watch Leader per MDBC SOPs.
• Pre- and post-survey inventory and maintenance of equipment and gear.
• Data collection, sampling, and logging per MDBC SOP.
• Video annotation, QA/QC of ROV footage, and data management.
• Coordinate with NCEI/NCCOS Biogeography to integrate bathymetric data.
• Develop basic data reports and presentations; assist with graphs/ visuals.
• Participate in outreach and education activities.

Education

MS in Marine Science

BS degree + 1 year relevant experience

Tools

C-Vision tools

GCRF Oracle databases

GitHub

Job description

Think Tank, Inc. seeks a Marine Science Survey Specialist to support deep and mesophotic reef surveys, data collection, and video annotation for Gulf of America habitats.

Responsibilities include leading field surveys, maintaining equipment, and coordinating data management with NOAA partners. You will contribute to data analyses, report generation, and outreach activities, requiring strong scientific writing and presentation skills.