Marine Mammal Data Manager: Research & Field Ops

Lynker; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company-match

ESOP

Job summary

Lynker Corporation seeks a Scientific Data Manager to support NOAA Fisheries’ SEFSC, MMTD, focusing on data collection, management, survey coordination, QC, documentation, reporting, and dissemination of scientific information. This role emphasizes metadata accuracy, cloud repository storage, and compliance with permits.

The position requires collaboration with Principal Investigators and leadership, development of protocols, and preparation of technical reports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or an undergraduate degree with 1 year of relevant research experience.
• Working knowledge of marine mammal or marine species data collection and processing.
• Experience managing complex datasets from varied surveys and platforms.
• Ability to coordinate data processing with other data managers.
• Proficient technical writing to document data processing protocols.
• Experience writing and editing technical reports and publications.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection, management and survey coordination within SEFSC MMTD.
• Oversee field research activities from design to data sharing and dissemination of information.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigators, Program Leads and MMTD leadership.
• Develop and update standard research protocols and ensure compliance with permits.
• Manage and curate data for accuracy and quality; ensure metadata and cloud storage compliance.
• Operate and maintain data stores in NOAA-compliant repositories and data policies.
• Work with team to formulate analytical solutions using existing data streams.
• Run editing and validation procedures for high-quality data for analysis.
• Provide project planning and logistical support for ship and field surveys.
• Assist in ship time requests and funding/evaluation work.
• Oversee field survey equipment inventory, repair and loading of equipment.
• Prepare survey equipment for loans nationally and internationally.
• Maintain and update websites with field blogs and briefing materials.
• Develop written reports and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Disseminate results through presentations to stakeholders.
• Attend coordination meetings virtually or in person.

Skills

Data collection

Data management

Survey coordination

Metadata management

Technical writing

Education

Master's degree in marine ecology / environmental science / oceanography

Undergraduate degree + 1 year research experience

Tools

Data governance software

Job description

Lynker Corporation seeks a Scientific Data Manager to support NOAA Fisheries’ SEFSC, MMTD, focusing on data collection, management, survey coordination, QC, documentation, reporting, and dissemination of scientific information. This role emphasizes metadata accuracy, cloud repository storage, and compliance with permits.

The position requires collaboration with Principal Investigators and leadership, development of protocols, and preparation of technical reports.