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CASE Consultants International · 4 months ago

Underwater Image Analysis & Annotation Specialist (West Coast Groundfish, Coral, and Benthic Environments)

Asheville, NC

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

CASE Consultants International is seeking a highly qualified Underwater Image Analysis & Annotation Specialist to support NOAA NMFS NWFSC in analyzing autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) imagery for deep-sea benthic assessments. The role involves transitioning annotation workflows, training, and ensuring data quality while collaborating with Federal and contractor staff.

ConsultingEducationSustainability

Responsibilities

Annotate and quantify west coast groundfish, corals, and benthic invertebrates from AUV imagery using Tator

Support measurement of key species using stereo imagery

Maintain accurate and consistent species and habitat identifications aligned with NOAA standards

Generate lists of uncertain identifications, documenting image quality or taxonomic challenges

Assist NOAA scientists and analysts with:

Translating existing annotation schemas and protocols

Validating continuity between legacy and new datasets

Refining QA/QC procedures in Tator

Support the migration of legacy OneTwoRedBlue annotation workflows into Tator

Train annotators and project staff on:

Tator interfaces and tools

Best practices for annotation consistency and efficiency

QA/QC features and automated review workflows

Collaborate with NOAA staff to identify process improvements and efficiency gains enabled by Tator

Compile and manage annotation data in Excel or equivalent databases

Conduct data QA/QC, ensuring outputs meet automated and expert review standards

Qualification

Underwater imagery analysisTator software proficiencyTaxonomic expertiseImage annotation experienceData QA/QCMS Word proficiencyExcel proficiencyGoogle tools proficiencyDatabase tools proficiencyWritten communicationVerbal communication