Marine Ecology Lab Manager - Data, Field Ops & Admin

University of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire's Quantitative Marine Ecology Lab (QMEL) invites applications for a Lab Manager to oversee daily operations and coordinate research projects. The role provides administrative and technical support to a team of graduate students, undergraduates, and collaborators, with growth opportunities across marine ecology and data science.

Qualifications include a biology/ecology-related degree, strong organization and communication skills, and experience in a research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science or related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing or working in a research lab or field environment.
• Proficiency with data management tools (Excel, Google Drive, R or Python preferred).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for ongoing fieldwork, including permits, equipment prep and data collection.
• Oversee and maintain laboratory equipment and computing resources.
• Support data management, cleaning, and archiving of large ecological datasets.
• Contribute to lab SOPs, safety guidelines, and protocols.
• Assist with coding and analyses (R and/or Python).
• Manage day-to-day lab operations, purchasing, inventory and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Organize and run weekly lab meetings and track project progress.
• Mentor new students and coordinate collaborations.
• Assist with grant reporting and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Google Drive

R

Python

Job description

The University of New Hampshire's Quantitative Marine Ecology Lab (QMEL) invites applications for a Lab Manager to oversee daily operations and coordinate research projects. The role provides administrative and technical support to a team of graduate students, undergraduates, and collaborators, with growth opportunities across marine ecology and data science.

Qualifications include a biology/ecology-related degree, strong organization and communication skills, and experience in a research