Marine Ecology Lab Manager: Research Operations

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire – QMEL Lab in Durham invites applications for a full-time Lab Manager to oversee daily operations and coordinate ongoing research projects in marine ecology and data science.

The role supports graduate and undergraduate researchers, maintains lab equipment, and assists with data management, analyses, and SOP development, with potential for growth and collaboration across multiple projects.

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).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for ongoing fieldwork (e.g., oyster farms, salt marshes, coastal sampling).
• Oversee and maintain laboratory equipment, field gear, and computing resources.
• Support data management, cleaning, and archiving of large ecological datasets.
• Contribute to development of lab protocols, SOPs, and safety guidelines.
• Assist with coding, statistical analyses, and reproducible workflows (primarily in R).
• Manage day-to-day operations of QMEL, including purchasing, inventory, and scheduling.
• Maintain compliance with university safety standards, IACUC/IRB protocols, and other regulatory requirements.
• Organize and run weekly lab meetings, track action items and project progress.
• Serve as primary contact for collaborators.
• Help onboard and mentor new students, ensuring alignment with lab culture and research practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Research lab experience

Data management

R or Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/ecology/environmental science

Master’s degree in ecology or related field

Tools

R

Python

Excel

Google Drive

Job description

University of New Hampshire – QMEL Lab in Durham invites applications for a full-time Lab Manager to oversee daily operations and coordinate ongoing research projects in marine ecology and data science.

The role supports graduate and undergraduate researchers, maintains lab equipment, and assists with data management, analyses, and SOP development, with potential for growth and collaboration across multiple projects.