Researcher II

Researcher II

This position requires an active USAccess clearance.

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Researcher II in St. Petersburg, Florida. This position supports coastal and marine science research through laboratory analysis, geological sample curation, data processing, GIS database management, scientific documentation, and preparation of data products and reports.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Research II Responsibilities Include:

• Perform sediment core analysis activities, including core splitting, logging, interpretation, sampling, photographing, and documentation.
• Process sediment samples using established laboratory procedures, including sample splitting, dehydration, sieving, grain-size analysis, and related analytical methods.
• Support analysis and curation of geological, reef-core, and sediment-core samples, including physical sample management and associated metadata.
• Catalog geological samples and enter complete, accurate information into scientific databases, core repositories, and other approved data-management systems.
• Process radiochemistry data from instruments and methods such as RAD7 and high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometry, under the direction of staff.
• Digitize and assist with interpretation of sub-seafloor seismic profiles and other marine geophysical data products.
• Update, maintain, and manage Geographic Information System (GIS) databases and associated geospatial datasets.
• Generate shapefiles, digitized traces, graphs, spreadsheets, and other data products that support scientific research and reporting.
• Use Esri ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications, and other approved Windows-based tools to collect, organize, manage, and document laboratory and research data.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support proper laboratory organization, sample handling, and equipment-use practices.
• Conduct data quality assurance and quality control activities, including data review, validation, documentation, and correction of identified errors.
• Prepare and maintain processing logs, laboratory records, method documentation, metadata, and other supporting records in accordance with standard operating procedures and project requirements.
• Assist with data summaries, statistical analyses, scientific figures, maps, visualizations, and descriptions for scientific databases, reports, and related products.
• Write or assist with writing laboratory documents, technical reports, data reports, publication materials, and other formal scientific documentation.
• Provide timely data entry, analysis summaries, quality-control documentation, and completed task products according to established schedules.
• Participate in weekly briefings and provide updates on task progress, data-processing status, and deliverables.
• Work under the supervision of staff when tasks require scientific interpretation, complex geophysical analysis, or production-quality publication writing.
• Follow established standard operating procedures, sampling protocols, analytical protocols, information-security requirements, property-protection requirements, and facility-security requirements.
• Safeguard Government-furnished property and secure Government facilities, equipment, samples, and materials as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities Requested:

• Bachelor's degree in geology, marine science, environmental science, or a closely related discipline required.
• One to three years of relevant laboratory, field, research, environmental, geological, marine science, or data-management experience required.
• Knowledge of sediment and core-processing techniques, including grain-size analysis, loss-on-ignition (LOI), and related laboratory methods.
• Familiarity with geological sample handling, sediment sample curation, laboratory documentation, and metadata practices.
• Knowledge of Esri ArcGIS software and GIS data-management concepts.
• Ability to create and maintain geospatial data products, including shapefiles, maps, traces, and associated documentation.
• Familiarity with marine geophysical data, seismic-profile digitization, geophysical data processing, or radiochemistry techniques preferred.
• General familiarity with commonly used laboratory and field research concepts, practices, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to organize, review, and manage laboratory and research data.
• Ability to maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized electronic and physical records.
• Ability to follow established methods, standard operating procedures, analytical protocols, and detailed technical instructions.
• Ability to perform data quality assurance and quality control and identify incomplete, inaccurate, or inconsistent data.
• Ability to prepare clear data summaries, logs, graphs, spreadsheets, scientific figures, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to assist with technical writing for reports, data products, laboratory documents, and scientific publications.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with scientists, laboratory personnel, project teams, and Government staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet scheduled deliverable dates, and communicate task status promptly.
• Strong commitment to scientific integrity, data quality, careful documentation, and safe work practices.
• Ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of laboratory, office, and occasional field-related work, including prolonged sitting, standing, bending, handling sediment samples and cores, and working at laboratory benches and computer workstations.
• Ability to safely handle laboratory materials, samples, equipment, and Government-furnished property.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Federal is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who rapidly build innovative and advanced solutions across environmental science, immigration, national security and intelligence, cybersecurity, health care, and logistics. Cherokee Federal is owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses, and 100% of profits support Cherokee Nation citizens through health care, education, and job creation. To learn more, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer. Veterans and active military members transitioning to civilian careers are encouraged to apply.

• 5 Keywords:
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• Marine Geology
• Laboratory Science
• GIS Data Management
• Coastal Research

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