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 Turtle Ecologist 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*.

This work may be seasonal, with periods of downtime.

Duties of the Turtle Ecologist Support Specialist may include some, or all of the following:

This activity has tasks that may include the following analysis, statistical consultation, synthesis, and report writing on sea turtle ecology and population dynamics. Data could include those collected from captures, surveys, acoustic recording devices, tagging programs, health assessment programs, environmental sampling programs, photogrammetry, remotely operated vehicles, remote sensing, or from other sources. Methods could follow established protocols, or may need to be developed to address short-comings of current approaches, to include additional available data, or to address other changing needs. Needs may include the following types/topics:

• Statistical consultation on sea turtle studies
• Distribution and/or abundance estimates
• Animal behavior and ecology
• Health assessments, morphometrics, and/or physiological studies
• Simulation studies (which may include population dynamics, exploration of bias and uncertainty, management strategy evaluation, predictions over time)
• Spatial management
• Climate impacts
• Evaluation of ecological relationships between characteristics of protected species (abundance, distribution, and bycatch) and their physical and biological ecosystem;
• Stock identification, life history, and/or estimation of vital rates
• Anthropogenic impacts and/or stock assessment
• Comparisons between techniques or populations/groups
• Evaluation of accuracy, precision, bias
• Other conservation research

Field and lab support which may include:

• Prepare for field work and de-stage afterwards.
• Participate in or coordinate data collection in land-based programs or at sea field research.
• Interacting with live turtles or turtle carcasses may include the following: Pursue, handle, collect information, apply tags, necropsy.
• Participate in operations of small boats deployed from land or sea.
• Contribute to the completion of project reports, including taking the lead responsibility.

Support for database management services:

• Provide database management.
• Maintain collection of biological samples.
• Establish and implement an image and video library from existing and new files.
• Update the current webpage as well as develop and implement new pages, possibly containing photographs, video, animations, results of Oracle database queries, and/or R Shiny interactive web apps.

Minimum Requirements for the Turtle Ecologist Support Specialist will include the following:

● 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.
Must have at least 1+ years of experience successfully performing the tasks mentioned above, OR a
Master’s degree in relevant field. For positions that require appreciable information management demonstrated proficiency with Oracle, R, and R shiny is also required.

For positions that require appreciable field work, the following also apply:
● Have all necessary medical clearance and required safety training certificates before research activities
● Have corrected 20/20 vision when position is a visual observer
● Have the capability to work outside, including on a small boat, for periods of up to 12 hours at a time
● Be able to safely lift 40 lbs on a rolling vessel
● Have willingness and ability to work far from home (including far from land) for weeks at a time
● Meet the requirements listed under NOAA Small Boat Requirements if small boats are part of the research project.

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.