Fisheries Data Debriefer (Hybrid: Home/Office)

Lynker; Falmouth (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare eligibility

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

PTO

Job summary

Lynker is seeking a dedicated Northeast Fisheries data debriefer to support our NEFOP/IFS data quality and observer programs. The role involves reviewing data, solving inconsistencies, and coordinating observer debriefings with NOAA entities.

Work will be hybrid, with on-site collaboration and remote data work. Candidates should have a marine biology background, GIS/SAS/SQL skills, and willingness to travel to sea as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience and requirements for degrees.
• B.S. degree in Marine Biology, Fisheries Biology/Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in fisheries science and management.
• General knowledge of analytical techniques.
• Previous Experience performing as a Fisheries observer is preferred.
• UNIX based computers and network systems.
• Ability to perform at-sea observer related duties.
• Mentoring training or experience.
• Conflict resolution training or experience.
• Program planning and management in a team environment.
• Developing performance metrics and milestones.
• Working with diverse interagency teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as ability to communicate well in both the office and field environments.
• Working with marine fisheries information programs or other science-based programs.
• Proficiency in GIS, website development, SAS, other statistical packages, Oracle or other relational database management systems and SQL programming language.
• Ability to represent NEFOP and NOAA programs in conversations with industry participants and stakeholders.
• Ability to go to sea and perform the duties of a fishery observer.
• Proficient in current MS Office software programs.
• Proficient in the primary G Suite tools include Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Google+, Sites, and Hangouts.

Responsibilities

• Review/edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs for completeness and accuracy.
• Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems.
• Maintain records on individual observers and schedule debriefings.
• Complete evaluations of each observer’s work per trip and submit weekly.
• Keep data quality staff informed of important data issues.
• Assist with routine audits and checks on trip data.
• Assist with observer trainings and related preparations.
• Carry after-hours phone during week and weekend rotating schedule.
• Provide data debriefing support for NEFOP/IFS Sector trips.

Skills

GIS proficiency

SAS statistics

SQL programming

MS Office

Excellent communication

Education

B.S. in Marine Biology / Fisheries

1 year relevant experience

Tools

Oracle

G Suite

Excel

Job description

Lynker is seeking a dedicated Northeast Fisheries data debriefer to support our NEFOP/IFS data quality and observer programs. The role involves reviewing data, solving inconsistencies, and coordinating observer debriefings with NOAA entities.

Work will be hybrid, with on-site collaboration and remote data work. Candidates should have a marine biology background, GIS/SAS/SQL skills, and willingness to travel to sea as needed.