Data Quality Associate

Job title: Data Quality Associate

About Andes

Andes empowers microbes to fight climate change.

Andes is integrated by a multidisciplinary group of nature-loving, hard working people. Driven by purpose and through team efforts, we believe we can achieve bigger and better things. We use and develop cutting-edge technology and embrace bold, out-of-the-box ideas.

Andes has developed a carbon removal technology based on beneficial microbes that convert CO₂ into stable minerals in agricultural soils. The company partners with farmers to apply Andes microbial inoculant to agricultural fields. The Carbon Program Operations team covers a spectrum of activities from field enrollment to carbon credit verification, including soil sampling overseen by the Field Operations team to measure carbon dioxide removal. The company is in a phase of rapid expansion, extending its operations throughout the US Midwest.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, outstanding, and dynamic Data Quality Associate to join our Field Operations team with a primary focus on ensuring the high quality, organization, and accuracy of large data sets from the Carbon Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of our extensive soil sampling and field management data, vital for the verification of carbon credits. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable about large dataset cleaning, but also should be able to help implement improvements within our current methods of gathering and organizing data within the field operations team.

Location: Remote, Central time zone preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Field Operations team in the efficient collection, entry, and analysis of varied data to incorporate into usable and reportable formats
• Support the development of data collection systems to optimize efficiency and Data Quality
• Construct and maintain data intake forms
• Collaborate with team members to gather relevant data and ensure its accuracy
• Locate, define, and implement new process improvement opportunities

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Analytics, Computer Science, Agronomy, Biology etc.)
• 1-2 years of proven experience in Data Quality assurance and quality control
• Skills to efficiently find and fix errors in large datasets organized in Google Sheets and/or Excel
• Experience with biological, agricultural, or other scientific field data collection and data entry, with the ability to suggest data related process improvements
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in constructing forms for data collection
• Knowledge of basic agricultural practices is a plus
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (such as Python) for data analysis and manipulation
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Zapier to streamline data collection processes
• Experience with data analysis and translating complex data into a clear and compelling story

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Type: Full-time

What we offer:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

At Andes, we know people are at the center of our success and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you meet the requirement of having a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Analytics, Computer Science, Agronomy, Biology etc.)?
• Do you have excellent communication and teamwork skills?
• Do you have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail?
• Do you have knowledge of basic agricultural practices?
• Do you have proficiency in at least one programming language (such as Python) for data analysis and manipulation?
• Do you have knowledge of automation tools (such as Zapier) to streamline data collection processes?
• Do you have experience with data analysis and translating complex data into a clear and compelling story?
• Please give examples of projects from your 1-2 years of proven experience in Data Quality assurance and quality control:
• Please describe your skills to efficiently find and fix errors in large datasets organized in Google Sheets and/or Excel:
• Please give examples of your experience with biological, agricultural, or other scientific field data collection and data entry, as well as data related process improvements that you made during those projects:
• Please describe your experience in constructing forms for data collection:

Work Location: Remote