Fisheries Biologist

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 Fisheries Biologist to support the NOAA NMFS Oregon-Washington Coastal Office (OWCO). The position focuses on ESA and MSA consultations, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory document preparation supporting species recovery and habitat protection in the Pacific Northwest. Work Location Off-site. Occasional in-person meetings or site visits in WA/OR and the broader West Coast.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze scientific and technical data to assess project impacts on ESA-listed species and habitats.

Draft Biological Opinions, Letters of Concurrence, MSA responses, and NEPA documentation.

Review Biological Assessments and advise action agencies with technical assistance.

Coordinate with engineers and evaluate habitat restoration proposals.

Participate in programmatic enrollment, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 4 years’ experience or Master’s degree with 2 years in aquatic biology, fisheries, or related discipline.

Familiarity with salmonid life cycles, ESA Section 7, NEPA, and MSA.

Strong technical writing, editing, and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with interagency teams.

Valid driver’s license required.

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.

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.