Reports To: Project Manager or Operations Manager
Position Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time

Direct Reports: None

Job Overview: The Data Technician is an entry level position. The Data Technician processes data from automated sensors to detect and classify sounds from wildlife survey and monitoring projects. The position supports CMI’s operations team.

Compensation: $20.50 per hour, 38 hours per week

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manages data intake process for a range of projects including shipping coordination
•  Responsible for data cleaning, data entry, and file transfer using tools in R
•  Reviews datasets and labels signals of interest (in particular seabird calls)
•  Works collaboratively with our team of analysts and managers
•  Communicates clearly and effectively with CMI’s operations team
•  Takes thorough notes and pays attention to detail while working on a variety of projects and datasets 
• Performs other duties as directed
• Accurately tracks time and progress toward project goals

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• BA/BS in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Computer/Data Science, Applied Math or related discipline
• Experience with data science techniques and/or script-based software (R, Python, Matlab)
• Ability/Interest in learning new data analysis techniques
• Experience with, or interest in, automated sensors and remote sensing technology
• Experience with, or interest in, monitoring outcomes of wildlife conservation projects in particular related to seabirds, bats, and songbirds
• Ability to work independently while multitasking, to solve problems with limited supervision, to prioritize and meet deadlines, and to contribute to creative solutions
• Familiarity working with Google, Dropbox, and Microsoft tools
• This is an in-office position Monday-Thursday, preference given to those already living in the Santa Cruz area or those willing and able to relocate quickly

Benefits: 

• 4-day work week
• Benefits package includes paid time off, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, and retirement plan matching

About Conservation Metrics: 

Conservation Metrics provides automated alternatives to historically labor-intensive wildlife survey efforts.  Acoustic sensors are powerful monitoring tools capable of generating rich datasets for a variety of applications. These technologies enable users to collect data over long periods of time, often in remote and hard-to-access locations.  Automated acoustic sensors allow researchers to expand the spatial and temporal scale of surveys, and CMI’s machine learning classification techniques make it possible to automate the detection and quantification of vocal activity.  The data technician position is an exciting entry level opportunity to join the Conservation Metrics team in Santa Cruz, CA and make a real contribution to conservation projects.