Aquaculture & Marine Fish/Shellfish Biologist

Overview

Lynker Corporation, in strategic partnership with Fisheries Immersed Science Hawaii (FISH) as the FLOAT – the “FISH” and “Lynker” Ocean Alliance Team Joint Venture, is seeking a skilled Aquaculture & Marine Fish/Shellfish Biologist to support the NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center’s Environmental and Fisheries Sciences (EFS) Division. This role focuses on maintaining life support systems, conducting marine fish and shellfish husbandry, producing live feeds, and supporting research experiments for sustainable aquaculture development and ecosystem-based fisheries management.

Employment in this role is contingent upon FLOAT being awarded the contract by NOAA.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair marine egg, larval, and adult fish/shellfish holding and culture systems, including recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), flow-through tank systems, and net-pens.
• Perform daily husbandry activities, including cleaning/disinfecting tanks, incubators, and silos; maintaining nets and feed containers.
• Produce and feed live feeds (rotifers, artemia, algae) for larvae and formulated diets for adults.
• Collect biological and environmental data during spawning/rearing, including tagging, growth assessments, and physical/chemical system parameters.
• Maintain accurate records in NOAA-specified formats (Excel, tablets, or web interfaces).
• Provide monthly logbooks and progress reports detailing system status, production, repairs, and mortality events exceeding acceptable quality levels (AQLs).
• Ensure compliance with NOAA safety, security, and operational protocols.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, biology, zoology, environmental studies, aquaculture, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in rearing and maintaining fish and shellfish in culture systems.
• Knowledge of aquaculture life support systems and basic water quality management.

Preferred:

• Experience rearing live foods for marine fish and algae for shellfish.
• Experience with fish/shellfish spawning, egg incubation, and larval rearing.
• Skills in aquaculture plumbing systems installation and maintenance.

Work Environment

This position is on-site at NOAA’s Manchester Research Station with some work at NWFSC in Seattle. Work involves both indoor lab and outdoor culture environments in varying weather conditions. Occasional overtime or travel may be required to support research cruises, training, or fieldwork.

About LynkerLynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in fisheries, marine science, and environmental research. With a commitment to scientific excellence and resource stewardship, Lynker leverages technical expertise and advanced field operations to support the management and conservation of aquatic resources and protected species. We are 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
• 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.