Fisheries Biologist – Laboratory - Newport

Overview

Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire two (2) Fisheries Biologists to support a contract with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Integrated Ecosystem Research Program (IERP). This is a full-time position based in Newport, OR. The positions are anticipated to begin on September 30, 2026. Hiring for this position will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture, a NOAA Pro Tech Fisheries 2.0 prime contract holder.*

AFSC conducts fisheries oceanographic research to understand how environmental variability affects commercially important species such as salmon, groundfish, and crab. This position will support both laboratory-based sample processing, including both biological sample preparation and chemical analysis used in ecosystem and food web research, and participation in field surveys.

• Inventory biological samples arriving at the laboratory
• Measure length and weight of organisms
• Remove otoliths and collect tissue samples (e.g., genetics, isotopes)
• Remove stomachs and tissues for diet and energetic analyses
• Homogenize samples for laboratory processing
• Extract marine samples for lipid analysis
• Chemically extract marine samples for total lipids
  
  Analyze marine samples for total lipids and lipid classes using thin layer chromatography with flame ionization detection ()
• Derivatize marine lipid samples into fatty acid methyl esters using acid catalyzed transesterification
• Analyze fatty acids in marine food web samples by integrating data from a gas chromatographer with flame ionization detection ()
• Participate in research surveys aboard vessels
• Assist with biological and oceanographic sampling, including CTD operations
• Record and enter laboratory and field data
• Perform quality control checks on collected data

• Processed samples and associated analytical data
• Laboratory data files and documentation
• Field sampling support during surveys
• Monthly progress reports summarizing work performed, issues encountered, and recommendations

• Bachelor’s degree or coursework in fisheries, marine science, biology, chemistry, or related field
• 0–3+ years of laboratory experience
• Ability to follow established laboratory and field protocols
• Strong organizational and data management skills

Work will be performed on-site at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OR.

Limited travel may be required to support project needs.

• 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.

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.

* This position is advertised through our joint venture, FISH and Lynker Ocean Alliance Team (FLOAT), a partnership between Lynker and Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii (FISH) serving the NOAA Pro Tech Fisheries 2.0 IDIQ contracting vehicle.