Lab Manager: Marine Microbial Ecology & Protist Genomics

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Microbial Ecology Laboratory at the University of Rhode Island seeks a Lab Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, lead hands-on training for students, and contribute to the development of laboratory technologies and protocols. You will manage research activities, maintain safety and data practices, and collaborate with the Principal Investigator to drive project progress.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a life science field and at least two years of lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in microbiology, microbial ecology, marine science, or related life science.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a laboratory technician or research staff.
• Demonstrated experience in soil or sedimentary microbiology, microbiome identification, next‑generation sequencing, ecology and physiology of marine microeukaryotes.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, and supervise research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and cross disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date laboratory notebooks, follow safe protocols, and keep the lab organized and efficient.
• Maintain inventory, place orders, and verify receipt of supplies.
• Maintain equipment performance and develop QA/QC procedures; arrange service and repairs.
• Ensure safety and biohazard controls in line with Good Laboratory Practices.
• Standardize protocols for sampling, culture maintenance, imaging, and sequencing.
• Assist in data management guidelines in coordination with the PI.
• Support day-to-day lab work and onboard new trainees with technical and safety training.
• Coordinate field sampling for time-series data collection.
• Contribute to new lab technologies and project objectives.
• Document results and methods for publications and grants.
• Provide updates to the PI on project progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in microbiology, microbial ecology, marine science, or related life science

2+ years laboratory experience

Job description

The Environmental Microbial Ecology Laboratory at the University of Rhode Island seeks a Lab Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, lead hands-on training for students, and contribute to the development of laboratory technologies and protocols. You will manage research activities, maintain safety and data practices, and collaborate with the Principal Investigator to drive project progress.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a life science field and at least two years of lab