Marine Biological Technician – Antarctic

Lynker

Antarctic Marine Biological Technician supporting NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service through field research in extreme environments. Assisting with biological sampling, data collection, and field camp operations.

Posted 6/25/2026contractLa Jolla • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain inventories of field equipment, gear, and supplies
Coordinate with procurement staff to ensure timely acquisition of equipment and provisions
Organize, pack, and prepare equipment and supplies for shipment to Antarctica
Prepare hazardous materials shipping documentation, as required
Support logistical operations during port calls and transport of personnel and equipment
Assist with pinniped research, including tagging, weighing, and biological sampling
Assist with seabird research, including chick measurements, banding, and instrumentation deployment
Deploy and maintain research equipment (e.g., cameras, sensors, tracking devices)
Enter and manage field data in designated databases
Maintain compliance with permits, including MMPA and Antarctic Conservation Act requirements
Assist with field camp operations, including maintenance of generators, weather stations, and infrastructure
Participate in daily camp activities (e.g., cooking, cleaning, general upkeep)
Assist in writing weekly field reports
Perform quality control checks on collected data
Process biological samples (e.g., scat analysis)
Analyze imagery data from aerial systems, animal-borne instruments, and trail cameras

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience; or a combination of education and experience totaling five (5) years in biology, zoology, fisheries, oceanography, natural science, mathematics, hydrology, or a related field
Experience living and working in remote or field-based environments
Ability to complete required medical clearances for extended field deployments
Experience handling wild animals, particularly marine mammals or birds
Experience supporting field research in remote or extreme environments
Experience with biological data collection and sample processing
Wilderness safety training (e.g., Wilderness First Responder or similar)
Experience supporting logistics or field camp operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

biological samplingdata entrydata managementquality controlhazardous materials documentationbiological data collectionsample processingimagery data analysisequipment maintenancelogistical operations

Soft Skills

organizationcoordinationcommunicationteamworkproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailfieldwork experiencetime managementinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeWilderness First Responder