Environmental Microbiology Lab Manager - Part-Time

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a part-time Lab Manager in the Department of Cell & Molecular Biology on the Kingston campus. The role oversees day-to-day operations of an environmental microbial ecology lab focused on molecular and microscopic identification of protists from marine sediments.

Responsibilities include maintaining notebooks, inventory, equipment, safety, data management, field sampling, training students, and collaborating with the principal investigator

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, microbial ecology, marine science, or related field.
• At least two years of lab technician or research staff experience.
• Experience in soil or sedimentary microbiology or marine microeukaryotes.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date laboratory notebooks and safe protocols.
• Manage supplies inventory and procurement.
• Maintain equipment performance and service.
• Ensure safety and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Standardize lab protocols for sampling and sequencing.
• Collaborate with PI and trainees; train new staff.
• Coordinate field sampling for time-series data.
• Document results for publications and grants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Organizational ability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences

Tools

Laboratory information management systems

Bioinformatics basics

Job description

The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a part-time Lab Manager in the Department of Cell & Molecular Biology on the Kingston campus. The role oversees day-to-day operations of an environmental microbial ecology lab focused on molecular and microscopic identification of protists from marine sediments.

Responsibilities include maintaining notebooks, inventory, equipment, safety, data management, field sampling, training students, and collaborating with the principal investigator