Bottom Longline Survey Scientist, Levels II – III

Lynker

Bottom Longline Survey Scientist researching sharks and predatory fishes for NOAA through Lynker. Leading field surveys, biological sampling, data analysis, and marine science outreach.

Posted 8/11/2026contractPascagoula • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in marine science and biology, with a strong focus on fisheries biology, survey design, and data analysis. Proficient in managing field research activities, conducting biological sampling, and leading research projects to completion.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master Of Science Degree In Marine ScienceField Experience With Longlines, Trawls, And Plankton Collection DevicesExperience With Oceanographic EquipmentAdvanced Competency With Access And OracleAbility To Lead Research Projects

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Hard Skills

Biological SamplingData CollectionStatistical AnalysisTrophic StudiesSample ProcessingSurvey DesignPublic OutreachData ManagementIdentification Of ElasmobranchsSpatial Analyses

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Side-Scan SonarCTDsVideo TechnologiesStatistical ProgramsGraphics Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

NOAA Health Services DocumentationTuberculosis Screening DocumentationCurrent Tetanus Vaccination

Industry Keywords

Fisheries BiologyMarine ScienceElasmobranchsTeleostsSoutheastern U.S. Marine WatersPublic Access To Research ResultsMarine Mammal ResearchSea Turtle Stranding ActivitiesWorkshops And Scientific MeetingsPeer-Reviewed Publications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Field Party Chief, Watch Leader, or Watch Stander on the SEFSC Bottom Longline Survey and other resource surveys
Support SEFSC field research activities
Prepare cruise instructions and cruise reports when serving as Field Party Chief
Plan, coordinate, and provide logistical support for surveys
Coordinate participant clearances and support survey data collection and post-survey retrieval with IT staff
Liaise between ship and science crews
Assist with procurement, preparation, and loading of survey gear, bait, supplies, and equipment
Coordinate vessel activities, personnel, vessel position and movements, ports of call, and weather and sea-condition monitoring
Conduct biological and environmental sampling, data collection, logging, and sample processing
Perform QA/QC and enter survey data
Support and lead research activities when required
Coordinate trophic studies of elasmobranchs
Support laboratory maintenance, sample procurement and cataloging, stomach content analyses, and peer-reviewed publications
Assist and advise personnel conducting teleost fish diet studies
Support research on shark biology and gear interactions
Enter and edit research data and maintain databases in accordance with Public Access to Research Results requirements
Upload data to applicable SEFSC Oracle databases
Maintain tag, biological sampling, and genetic-sample survey information
Conduct data analyses and prepare summaries, reports, publications, and presentations
Conduct advanced non-parametric and multivariate statistical analyses
Conduct spatial analyses including kriging, mapping, and heat maps
Support SEFSC field and laboratory research programs
Support marine mammal and sea turtle stranding activities
Conduct and organize public outreach and education activities
Prepare for and participate in workshops, scientific meetings, symposia, and public forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level II: Master of Science degree in Marine Science or related field; or Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science or related field plus three years of relevant experience
Level III: Master of Science degree in Biology or related science plus a minimum of five years of relevant experience; or Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or related science plus a minimum of ten years of relevant experience
Demonstrable field experience with multiple gear types, including longlines, trawls, and plankton collection devices
Experience with oceanographic equipment such as side-scan sonar, CTDs, and video technologies
Knowledge of fisheries biology and survey design concepts, principles, and methodologies
Experience with stomach content analyses and basic statistics associated with trophic studies
Ability to accurately identify elasmobranchs, teleosts, and invertebrates indigenous to southeastern U.S. marine waters
Advanced competency with word-processing, database utilization and management, statistical, and graphics programs, particularly Access and Oracle
Documented experience managing large datasets and statistically analyzing data
Ability to lead research projects to completion
Experience conducting public outreach events and public speaking
Ability to meet NOAA sea-duty health requirements, including required NOAA Health Services and tuberculosis screening documentation and a current tetanus vaccination
Considerable experience with longline gear is ideal

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)
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
Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Team-oriented work environment
Opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals