Data Specialist
Information Technology Bellingham, WA Full-time
Join our team, sharing the latest scientific advances in light-based technologies from around the world, including biomedical optics, astronomy, lasers, solar, nanotechnology, and more! Make a difference by doing important work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization.
Full-time, 40 hours per week position available, with flexible work hours.
What you’ll do
You’ll research, verify, and correct information as it moves into our electronic data systems - work that calls for independent judgment, curiosity, and a solid grasp of data governance best practices. In this role, you’ll:
- Analyze data from multiple channels, cleansing it and applying data integrity standards
- Research and verify records, correcting information and resolving discrepancies as they come up
- Deliver excellent customer service to constituents, volunteers, and stakeholders, seeing each question through to full resolution
- Draw on your problem-solving skills across a variety of data quality and governance work
What we’re looking for
- A 2-year degree or equivalent, relevant experience
- One year typing or data entry experience, plus additional office experience (equivalent relevant experience may be substituted)
You’ll thrive here if you’re detail-oriented, naturally curious, and enjoy digging into a question until it’s fully resolved.
Compensation and Benefits package include:
- Competitive wages, annual discretionary bonus. Pay range depending on experience is $20.04 to $28.05 hr. This is a non-exempt position.
- Medical, dental & vision benefits provided (100% employer paid premium for the employee, 75% employer paid premium for the dependents).
- Defined retirement contribution: SPIE provides an automatic 5% contribution PLUS SPIE offers UP to 5% matching contributions and 25% vesting each year, 100% vested after 4 years.
- Paid Time Off plan begins at 31 days per year.
- Health savings accounts are partially funded by SPIE.
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and dental/vision expenses available.
- Employee life & disability insurance provided, dependent life insurance & Long-Term Care insurance available through payroll deduction.
- Many learning & development opportunities including tuition reimbursement & leadership development.
Location: Physical work location in Bellingham, WA. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Culture: At SPIE, we believe innovation thrives when people feel valued, supported, and empowered. We cultivate a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth—where diverse perspectives are embraced, bold ideas are encouraged, and every voice matters.
To be considered for this position, please submit a current resume and a cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the role. MUST apply online at www.spie.jobs
All materials must be received by 5 p.m. August 7, 2026
SPIE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Pay: $20.04 - $28.05 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
