Antarctic Marine Biological Technician
About The Position
Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire an Antarctic Marine Biological Technician to support a contract with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC), Ecosystem Science Division (ESD). This is a full-time position anticipated to begin upon contract award. Hiring for this position will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture. The Antarctic Marine Biological Technician will support the U.S. Antarctic Marine Living Resources (AMLR) Program by assisting with field preparation, Antarctic research operations, and post-field data processing. This work supports NOAA’s mandate to provide scientific advice for ecosystem-based management under the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience; or a combination of education and experience totaling five (5) years in biology, zoology, fisheries, oceanography, natural science, mathematics, hydrology, or a related field
- Experience living and working in remote or field-based environments
- Ability to complete required medical clearances for extended field deployments
Nice To Haves
- Experience handling wild animals, particularly marine mammals or birds
- Experience supporting field research in remote or extreme environments
- Experience with biological data collection and sample processing
- Wilderness safety training (e.g., Wilderness First Responder or similar)
- Experience supporting logistics or field camp operations
Responsibilities
- Maintain inventories of field equipment, gear, and supplies
- Coordinate with procurement staff to ensure timely acquisition of equipment and provisions
- Organize, pack, and prepare equipment and supplies for shipment to Antarctica
- Prepare hazardous materials shipping documentation, as required
- Support logistical operations during port calls and transport of personnel and equipment
- Assist with pinniped research, including tagging, weighing, and biological sampling
- Assist with seabird research, including chick measurements, banding, and instrumentation deployment
- Deploy and maintain research equipment (e.g., cameras, sensors, tracking devices)
- Enter and manage field data in designated databases
- Maintain compliance with permits, including MMPA and Antarctic Conservation Act requirements
- Assist with field camp operations, including maintenance of generators, weather stations, and infrastructure
- Participate in daily camp activities (e.g., cooking, cleaning, general upkeep)
- Assist in writing weekly field reports
- Perform quality control checks on collected data
- Process biological samples (e.g., scat analysis)
- Analyze imagery data from aerial systems, animal-borne instruments, and trail cameras
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
