Lynker
Junior Field Research Support Specialist
Lynker, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, United States, 02543
Junior Field Research Support Specialist
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 Field Research Support Specialist, 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 Field Research Support Specialist: Participate in aerial surveys Participate in shipboard surveys Participate in alternative platform surveys (and survey design) including, but not limited to unmanned systems Participate in handling animals and biological samples in the field and in a lab All tasks include: The target species are survey-specific and may include, but are not limited to marine mammals, sea turtles, seabirds, fish, plankton, and invertebrates. Use and maintenance of Government provided equipment, protocols, manuals, training, and electronic data entry systems Assist preparations for and de-staging from field projects Contribute to cruise reports Field Research Support: Specialized Skills include but are not limited to a subset of the following: Visually identify and record marine mammals, sea turtles, seabird or fish species Take photographs that are of sufficient quality to be used to identify species and to identify the individual animal for only relevant species using Government provided protocols Assist in operating, deploying and retrieving Government-provided acoustic instruments Assist in operating Government-provided active acoustic instruments Assist in operating Government-provided biological sampling devices or physical oceanographic instrumentation Assist in collecting, recording, processing, editing, and archiving data using government-provided protocols and equipment Assist in collecting, tagging, recording, processing, analyzing, editing, shipping, and archiving biological sampling data using Government provided protocols and equipment, including but not limited to full animal necropsies, identifying prey items in stomach samples, dealing with biopsy and tissue samples Assist applying and maintaining animal-borne tags, where type of tag is species- and purpose-specific using appropriate capture and handling methods Qualifications
Minimum Requirements for the Junior Field Research Support Specialist: - Have 20+ hours of experience successfully performing one or more of the Field Research Support Specialized Skills below: Task 7a Aerial surveys Task 7b Shipboard surveys Task 7c Alternative platforms Task 7d Handling biological samples - Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); some experience with data management, analytical reporting, and environmental and biological data is strongly preferred. 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.
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 Field Research Support Specialist, 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 Field Research Support Specialist: Participate in aerial surveys Participate in shipboard surveys Participate in alternative platform surveys (and survey design) including, but not limited to unmanned systems Participate in handling animals and biological samples in the field and in a lab All tasks include: The target species are survey-specific and may include, but are not limited to marine mammals, sea turtles, seabirds, fish, plankton, and invertebrates. Use and maintenance of Government provided equipment, protocols, manuals, training, and electronic data entry systems Assist preparations for and de-staging from field projects Contribute to cruise reports Field Research Support: Specialized Skills include but are not limited to a subset of the following: Visually identify and record marine mammals, sea turtles, seabird or fish species Take photographs that are of sufficient quality to be used to identify species and to identify the individual animal for only relevant species using Government provided protocols Assist in operating, deploying and retrieving Government-provided acoustic instruments Assist in operating Government-provided active acoustic instruments Assist in operating Government-provided biological sampling devices or physical oceanographic instrumentation Assist in collecting, recording, processing, editing, and archiving data using government-provided protocols and equipment Assist in collecting, tagging, recording, processing, analyzing, editing, shipping, and archiving biological sampling data using Government provided protocols and equipment, including but not limited to full animal necropsies, identifying prey items in stomach samples, dealing with biopsy and tissue samples Assist applying and maintaining animal-borne tags, where type of tag is species- and purpose-specific using appropriate capture and handling methods Qualifications
Minimum Requirements for the Junior Field Research Support Specialist: - Have 20+ hours of experience successfully performing one or more of the Field Research Support Specialized Skills below: Task 7a Aerial surveys Task 7b Shipboard surveys Task 7c Alternative platforms Task 7d Handling biological samples - Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); some experience with data management, analytical reporting, and environmental and biological data is strongly preferred. 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.