Science Operations Coordinator

About REV Ocean

REV Ocean exists to protect and restore ocean systems. REV its 195-meter research and expedition vessel is an extraordinary addition to the global philanthropic fleet - uniting scientists policymakers and innovators where decisions about the ocean need to be made. Our work is anchored in marine protected areas and extends to marine plastic pollution training the next generation of ocean scientists and ocean literacy for decision-makers. Founded in Oslo Norway in 2017 REV Ocean is a team of 85 and growing. Learn more at

Position overview

The Science Operations Coordinator ensures that the operational side of REV Oceans scienceprogrammeruns smoothly. The roleis responsible for practical readiness across REVs 9 labs bench-top and small scientific equipment consumables documentationand missionlogistics so that scientists can focus on their work without being limited by coordination gaps or technical constraints.

This is a hands-on execution-focused role. You will work closely with the ScienceProgramme Manager Science Director vessel operations team science technicians data colleagues suppliers and ocean experts on board. You will support missions from preparation through mobilisation onboard coordination to support scientific activities and demobilization.

The role is based in Norway and includes regular and extended periods at sea (up to 6 months in the initial year of operations).

Key responsibilities

Mission preparation and coordination

• Coordinate cruise preparation mobilization and demobilization - working in direct collaboration with the vessel operations and relevant ship teams

• Ensure all bench-top and small scientific equipment consumables and lab materials are prepared tested calibrated and ready ahead of each mission

• Liaise with the ScienceProgrammeManager on scientific scope and participation requirements translating these into operational preparation tasks

• Support withlogisticsfor scientific personnel joining the vessel

Lab and equipment management

• Set upmaintain and manage lab spaces onboard ensuring they are configured correctly for each missions scientific requirements

• Prepare track andmaintainscientific equipment and consumables across the full inventory

• Maintain equipment condition records and flag maintenance calibration or replacement needs ina timelyway

• Ensure readiness between missions - including maintenance calibration and restocking of lab equipment and consumables
  

Onboard science support

• Support scientists during missions with practical and technical needs - acting as the operational backbone of the science team onboard

• Coordinate with the subsea team science systems team science technicians and vessel crew on practical science support - equipment handling deck operations sample storage and laboratory services

• Ensure day-to-day science activities onboard run to plan - flagging operational issues to the Science Programme Manager or Science Director as they arise

Documentation and inventory

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventories of scientific equipment consumables and lab supplies

• Develop and maintain operational documentation - including equipment logs maintenance records data sheets for hazardous materials and mission preparation checklists

• Ensure documentation is well-organised accessible and kept current between missions

Cross-functional coordination

• Coordinate closely with the vessel operations team on missionlogistics equipment loading and science-specific operational requirements

• Liaise with the Data Lead on data system readiness and practical data capture needs during missions
• Support the ScienceProgrammeManager with operational inputs to mission planning and pre-cruise preparation
• Work with suppliers on equipment procurement consumablesrestocking maintenance and service coordination
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams shipboard personnel externalscientistsand technical partners

Competency requirements

Required or strongly preferred experience

• Relevant education or experiencein marine science laboratory science field operations ocean technologylogistics ora related area
• Experience from research vessels or marine fieldwork

• Experience preparingmaintaining oroperating scientific equipment - particularly lab-based equipment

• Experience with laboratory workflows field sampling research cruises or expeditionlogistics.
• Familiarity with preparing and maintaining laboratory spaces for molecular work including sterile workflows contamination control clean surfaces consumables readiness and appropriate separation of clean and sample-handling areas

• Strongorganisationalskills and ability to manage inventories checklistsdocumentation and multiple operational tasks

• Ability to work safely with scientific equipment consumablessamples and lab materials

• Good written and spoken English.

• Willingness and ability to spend regular periods at sea

• Ability to pass required seagoing medical and safety certification

Useful additional experience

• Familiarity with oceanographic biological chemical geological or environmental sampling equipment

• Knowledge of calibration maintenance routines hazardous materials documentation or cold-chainlogistics

• Experience supporting molecular or eDNA workflows through lab setup equipment readiness consumables preparation contamination-prevention routines or clean-lab procedures
• Experience working with international scientists or multidisciplinary teams
• Experience coordinating suppliers service providers or technical support

Personal qualities

• Practical organisedand attentive to detail.
• Calm and constructive when plans change
• Comfortable in a hands-on operational role
• Proactive in identifying issues before they become problems
• Clear in communication and good at following up
• Service minded and collaborative while able to set boundaries when needed
• Comfortable working at sea and contributing to a safe well-functioning team environment

We offer

• Opportunity to work with great people in a hugely innovative arena to create real impact
• Opportunities for growth and development access to learning resources
• A diverse and inclusive internationally-minded working environment
• Open andfriendlycompanyculture
• Flat structure with direct access to decision makers
• Competitive salary and benefits (including pension plans insurance health care and more)
• Access to an outstanding privatemedicalclinicfreestaffedgym andnew attractiveoffices
• Subsidized lunch
• All the tools you need to be productive

Line of reporting

The Science Operations Coordinator reports to the Science Director.

Workplace

Fornebu Norway with regular and extended periods at sea

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Eva Ramirez-Llodra Science Director

Josephine Rapp Science Programme Manager

Application deadline: July 12th 2026

NB! We only accepts applications sent through BambooHR application link

Required Experience:

Senior IC