Production forestry research programs in STL and WTL lead scientific projects to improve the silviculture of southern yellow pines and Douglas fir respectively. Each year tens of thousands of data records are collected, quality control checked and uploaded to the Scientific research database. The Scientific research database is the system of records for all silviculture, wood quality, and nursery related research in Weyerhaeuser. The Scientific Data Base Manager is responsible for maintaining and updating the structure of the database to fit the needs of the variety of data collected for internal projects as well as Cooperative research with external institutions. This role is also responsible for ensuring that data meeting high quality standards enter the DB, quality control routines and data collection standardization be implemented.

Key Functions:

Data Collection and Quality Control: Support managers, scientists, and research foresters by ensuring accurate data collection and implementing quality control measures to maintain data integrity.

Automation Development: Develop and implement automated processes to enhance data curation, minimize errors, and maximize efficiency in data handling.

Documentation and Training: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data handling procedures and provide training to data users on best practices.

System Integration Maintenance: Ensure seamless integration across systems, from databases to field data collection, including data extraction, collection, and storage.

Technical Expertise: Utilize knowledge of GIS and GPS systems, relational databases, data loggers, SQL, and scientific programming to create and implement solutions for data handling and system enhancements.

Production forestry research programs in STL and WTL lead scientific projects to improve the silviculture of southern yellow pines and Douglas fir respectively. Each year tens of thousands of data records are collected, quality control checked and uploaded to the Scientific research database. The Scientific research database is the system of records for all silviculture, wood quality, and nursery related research in Weyerhaeuser. The Scientific Data Base Manager is responsible for maintaining and updating the structure of the database to fit the needs of the variety of data collected for internal projects as well as Cooperative research with external institutions. This role is also responsible for ensuring that data meeting high quality standards enter the DB, quality control routines and data collection standardization be implemented.

Key Functions:

Data Collection and Quality Control: Support managers, scientists, and research foresters by ensuring accurate data collection and implementing quality control measures to maintain data integrity.

Automation Development: Develop and implement automated processes to enhance data curation, minimize errors, and maximize efficiency in data handling.

Documentation and Training: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data handling procedures and provide training to data users on best practices.

System Integration Maintenance: Ensure seamless integration across systems, from databases to field data collection, including data extraction, collection, and storage.

Technical Expertise: Utilize knowledge of GIS and GPS systems, relational databases, data loggers, SQL, and scientific programming to create and implement solutions for data handling and system enhancements.

Educational Background: MSc degree in Computer Science; a minor in Biological Sciences is advantageous.

Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience in database management.

Database Management: Proven ability to maintain and update the Production Forestry Scientific Database.

Disaster Recovery: Experience in developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans.

Database Structure: Skilled in updating database structures to meet customer needs.

Data Handling Solutions: Expertise in developing solutions for efficient data handling, including quality control measures to minimize errors.

Training and Best Practices: Ability to train users on best management practices for data handling.

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in relational database management systems, T-SQL, and GIS-enabled databases, including spatial and tabular data.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, Python) and experimental design, with a focus on data quality.

Innovation and Technology: Ability to adopt and deploy new technologies, drive innovation, and implement technical improvements.

Operational and Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to work safely in forestry or related operations, with a basic understanding of forestry and tree growth, and familiarity with the overall business.

Interpersonal and Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize tasks, coach and develop others, and a strong work ethic and values.

Compensation:This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $106-917 - $176,132 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 15-20% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement:Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3 weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

About Timberlands

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providingrecreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.

For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five corevaluesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Educational Background: MSc degree in Computer Science; a minor in Biological Sciences is advantageous.

Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience in database management.

Database Management: Proven ability to maintain and update the Production Forestry Scientific Database.

Disaster Recovery: Experience in developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans.

Database Structure: Skilled in updating database structures to meet customer needs.

Data Handling Solutions: Expertise in developing solutions for efficient data handling, including quality control measures to minimize errors.

Training and Best Practices: Ability to train users on best management practices for data handling.

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in relational database management systems, T-SQL, and GIS-enabled databases, including spatial and tabular data.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, Python) and experimental design, with a focus on data quality.

Innovation and Technology: Ability to adopt and deploy new technologies, drive innovation, and implement technical improvements.

Operational and Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to work safely in forestry or related operations, with a basic understanding of forestry and tree growth, and familiarity with the overall business.

Interpersonal and Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize tasks, coach and develop others, and a strong work ethic and values.

Compensation:This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $106-917 - $176,132 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 15-20% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement:Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3 weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

About Timberlands

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providingrecreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.

For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five corevaluesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.