Ichthyoplankton Scientist – Chief Scientist Support - Level II
About The Position
Lynker Corporation is seeking an Ichthyoplankton Scientist to support NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) with a long-term federal fisheries and ecosystem science support program. This full-time position, operating under the FLOAT joint venture, will support fisheries stock assessments and ecosystem monitoring through laboratory and field collection of ichthyoplankton and biological survey data. The role involves supporting long-term ocean observing and fisheries research programs, including California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) surveys. The Ichthyoplankton Scientist will conduct advanced laboratory analysis, survey coordination, serve as Chief Scientist on surveys, coordinate operations, oversee scientific staff, and manage sample collection and processing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience; Master’s degree plus two (2) years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. in a related field
- Experience using a microscope to sort fish eggs, larvae, and plankton samples
- Experience making biological measurements using laboratory instruments
- Experience identifying fish eggs and larvae, particularly coastal pelagic species
- Experience in plankton sample collection and processing using standard protocols
- Experience processing fish from trawl surveys (e.g., biological sampling and measurements)
- Ability to complete required medical clearances for fieldwork
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving in a Chief Scientist or similar leadership role on research surveys
- Experience coordinating scientific staff and at-sea operations
- Experience working aboard research vessels
- Experience supporting stock assessments or ecosystem monitoring programs
- Experience contributing to scientific publications or technical reports
Responsibilities
- Perform all Level I laboratory and field sampling tasks
- Serve as Chief Scientist on CalCOFI and related surveys
- Plan and coordinate station activities to meet scientific objectives
- Communicate with the vessel bridge and coordinate ship operations
- Serve as liaison between ship crew, scientific staff, and Principal Investigators
- Coordinate onboarding and offloading of scientific equipment and supplies
- Schedule scientific staff and manage shift operations during surveys
- Ensure adherence to sampling protocols and data collection standards
- Oversee sample processing, identification, counting, and measurement activities
- Support data analyses and contributions to scientific studies and reports
- Prepare monthly progress reports
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
Mid Level
