Junior Fishery Biologist - Seal Animal Captures

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Junior Fishery Biologist - Seal Animal Captures to support an upcoming long-term contract that we are bidding on (This will be a contingent position, based upon contract award). Lynker will be operating under FLOAT - A "Fish" and "Lynker" Ocean Alliance Team - a Joint Venture Prime contract holder for NOAA ProTech Fisheries*.

Responsibilities

Duties of the Junior Fishery Biologist - Seal Animal Captures:
Capture and handle animals to collect biological samples in the field. This includes, but is not limited to the collection, processing, and storage of biological materials. Research activities may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1. Capture, handle, sample, and tag (i.e flipper and satellite) various pinniped species of different age classes under guidelines specified in scientific research permit.
2. Sedate and monitor animals as necessary during sampling activities.
3. Prepare for and de-stage from capture events. This includes: inventorying gear and sampling supplies; preparing field sampling kits; preparing or modifying data collection forms; cleaning and storing equipment after captures are done; logging, storing, and shipping samples according to sample requirements.
4. Process, store, dispose and analyze biological samples
5. Provide field activity and analysis summaries required for MMPA research permit.
6. Maintain and operate small boats.

Research activities may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1. Maintain and operate NOAA research vessels to conduct field research
2. Compliance with NOAA small boat operation procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements of the Junior Fishery Biologist - Seal Animal Captures:
• An individual who assists a co-PI in the sampling objective or the capture mission.
• Experience capturing or working with marine mammals in the field.
• Being qualified as a small boat operator to operate boats during capture events is a BIG PLUS.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

* This position is advertised through our joint venture, FLOAT -a partnership between Lynker and Fish, serving NOAA ProTech Fisheries.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.