Field & Lab Lead, Fish Movement Ecology

University-System-of-New-Hampshir; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire invites applications for a Senior Research Technician and Lab Manager in the Fish and Movement Ecology Lab. The role supports field projects across coastal NH/ME waters and freshwater systems, including operating small vessels and handling fisheries gear.

You will assist in lab logistics, protocol development, and permitting, working with faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. Travel to field sites is occasional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, or related field.
• Experience with field work in coastal, estuarine, and freshwater environments.
• Comfortable with data entry in Microsoft Excel and organizing field/lab records.
• Experience operating small boats or vessels used in field research.
• Willingness to travel seasonally and work in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist field projects across streams, rivers, estuaries, and coastal environments.
• Coordinate and manage logistics of field and research activities.
• Train students and technicians in field protocols and data collection.
• Perform general lab management tasks and assist in permit applications and reporting.

Skills

Field operations

Boat handling

Data entry (Excel)

Team collaboration

Lab management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, or related field

Master’s degree in closely related field

Tools

AAUS diving (preferred)

Job description

The University System of New Hampshire invites applications for a Senior Research Technician and Lab Manager in the Fish and Movement Ecology Lab. The role supports field projects across coastal NH/ME waters and freshwater systems, including operating small vessels and handling fisheries gear.

You will assist in lab logistics, protocol development, and permitting, working with faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. Travel to field sites is occasional.