Top 60 Ocean conservation Jobs in California

Antarctic Marine Biological Technician
Lynker Corporation —La Jolla, CA
- $60,000 - $95,000 a year
- Contract
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Math
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Biologist
Laguna Ocean Foundation —Laguna Beach, CA
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Google Workspace
- Customer service
Quick Apply
Fisheries Collaborative Program Specialist Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $55,000 - $194,800 a year
- Online Application
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Deckhand - Harbor Breeze Cruises
Harbor Breeze Corp —Long Beach, CA
- $17.87 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Ichthyoplankton Laboratory Technician – Sample Processing & Field Support
Lynker Corporation —La Jolla, CA
- $55,000 - $80,000 a year
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sustainability Specialist II/III (Open and Promotional)
County of San Mateo, CA —San Mateo, CA
- $102,336.00 - $138,153.60 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Hazardous Materials Specialist III
County of Orange —Santa Ana, CA
- $40.85 - $55.03 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
Geospatial Analyst
GREEN DIAMOND SHARED SERVICES LLC —Korbel, CA
- $71,048 - $106,572 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Paid jury duty
Animal Keeper
Santa Barbara Zoo —Santa Barbara, CA
- $23.90 - $26.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Free parking
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Ticket Agent / Concession Agent -Harbor Breeze Cruises
Harbor Breeze Corp —Long Beach, CA
- $17.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Fisheries Collaborative Program Researchers Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $93,400 - $169,700 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Fisheries Collaborative Program Project Scientist Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $76,700 - $204,700 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice
The Marine Mammal Center —Sausalito, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Anatomy knowledge
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
14d
Director of Operations
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens —Fort Bragg, CA
- From $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Gift Store and Rentals Coordinator
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY —Santa Cruz, CA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Research
- Mid-level
- 403(b)
Quick Apply
Show Cast Member
Santa Barbara Zoo —Santa Barbara, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- No high school diploma
- Research
- Ability to climb stairs
- Free parking
Quick Apply
Concessions Agent - Harbor Breeze Cruises
Harbor Breeze Cruises —Long Beach, CA
- $17.86 - $17.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Administrative experience
- Food service
Quick Apply
Senior Sustainability Specialist (Open and Promotional)
County of San Mateo, CA —San Mateo, CA
- $123,510.00 - $154,460.80 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Education Specialist
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY —Santa Cruz, CA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- English
- Mileage reimbursement
- 403(b)
Quick Apply
Assistant Director of Sustainability (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo, CA —San Mateo, CA
- $179,254.40 - $224,099.20 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Senior level
- Leadership

I want to receive the latest job alert for ocean conservation in california

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Antarctic Marine Biological Technician

Lynker Corporation -
La Jolla, CA

Apply Now

Job Details

Contract
$60,000 - $95,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee stock ownership plan
Referral program

Qualifications

Biology
Data quality checks
Biological sample management
Field studies
Freight documentation management
Packing
Wilderness First Responder Certification
Ecological sampling
Data quality assurance
Cooking
Mid-level
Compliance monitoring
Math
Bachelor's degree
Aquatic animal handling
Data quality monitoring
Dangerous goods
Data entry
Quality control operations
Cleaning
Biological sampling
Biological analysis
Environmental monitoring
Research data analysis
Equipment maintenance
Oceanography
Hazardous materials transportation
1 year
Zoology
Equipment inventory management

Full Job Description

Overview:

Lynker is seeking to hire an Antarctic Marine Biological Technician to support a long-term federal fisheries and ecosystem science support program with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This is a full-time position anticipated to begin 9/30/2026. Hiring for this position will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture.

This program supports ecosystem monitoring and marine living resources research in Antarctic marine environments through field research, biological sampling, data collection, and long-term ecological monitoring activities. Scientific teams conduct seasonal field operations in remote environments to support fisheries science, ecosystem-based management, and protected species research.

The Antarctic Marine Biological Technician will support Antarctic research operations by assisting with field preparation, biological data collection, field camp operations, and post-field data processing activities. This work supports ecosystem monitoring and scientific research efforts focused on Antarctic marine species and habitats.

Responsibilities:

Duties of the Antarctic Marine Biological Technician will include the following:

Pre-Field Season Support:

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

Field Season Support (Antarctica):

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

Post-Field Season Support:

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

Qualifications:

The Antarctic Marine Biological Technician should have the following:

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

The ideal Antarctic Marine Biological Technician will have the following:

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

Place of Performance:

Primary work on-site in La Jolla, CA
Travel for fieldwork includes Punta Arenas, Chile (port operations), Antarctic field camps (Cape Shirreff and Copacabana), and research vessels during transit and field operations"

Travel:

Extensive travel is required, including international travel to Antarctica, vessel deployments, and remote field assignments.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned 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.

This position is advertised through our joint venture, FISH and Lynker Ocean Alliance Team (FLOAT), a partnership between Lynker and Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii (FISH) serving the NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 IDIQ contracting vehicle.

️ Fraud Alert: Recruitment Scam Warning: Lynker has been made aware of fraudulent individuals posing as Lynker recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. All legitimate Lynker job postings are listed on our official careers page. Communication from Lynker recruiters will come from an official @lynker.com email address.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

ocean conservation jobs in california

Antarctic Marine Biological Technician

Biologist

Fisheries Collaborative Program Specialist Pool

Deckhand - Harbor Breeze Cruises

Ichthyoplankton Laboratory Technician – Sample Processing & Field Support

Sustainability Specialist II/III (Open and Promotional)

Hazardous Materials Specialist III

Geospatial Analyst

Animal Keeper

Ticket Agent / Concession Agent -Harbor Breeze Cruises

Fisheries Collaborative Program Researchers Pool

Fisheries Collaborative Program Project Scientist Pool

Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice

Director of Operations

Gift Store and Rentals Coordinator

Show Cast Member

Concessions Agent - Harbor Breeze Cruises

Senior Sustainability Specialist (Open and Promotional)

Education Specialist

Assistant Director of Sustainability (Open & Promotional)

I want to receive the latest job alert for ocean conservation in california

Explore jobs in more locations

Duties of the Antarctic Marine Biological Technician will include the following:

The Antarctic Marine Biological Technician should have the following:

The ideal Antarctic Marine Biological Technician will have the following:

Place of Performance:

Travel:

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected