Marine Lab Assistant: Teaching Labs & Field Support

University of New England; Maine; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plan options

Vision coverage

Up to 8% retirement plan match

Paid time off and holidays

Educational benefits: tuition waiver

Job summary

University of New England in Biddeford, ME invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs. The role involves preparing and maintaining SMEP teaching labs, setting up spaces, training undergraduates, and caring for live cultures and specimens.

You will work with lab staff, support field activities, monitor equipment, and help develop course materials. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marine science, biology, environmental science or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in marine science, biology, environmental science and two to three years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain SMEP teaching labs.
• Set-up and disassembly of SMEP teaching laboratory spaces.
• Train and supervise undergraduate students.
• Maintain live cultures, organisms, and preserved specimens.
• Support field activities and drive UNE vehicles to field sites.
• Monitor teaching lab equipment and supplies.
• Maintain lab inventories.
• Assist with outreach experiences for visiting school groups.
• Attend weekly lab meetings.
• Edit and update laboratory course materials.
• Supervise work-study students and graduate student teaching assistants.

Skills

Laboratory safety procedures

Field work readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marine science or related field

Master’s degree in marine science or related field (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory equipment usage

Job description

University of New England in Biddeford, ME invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs. The role involves preparing and maintaining SMEP teaching labs, setting up spaces, training undergraduates, and caring for live cultures and specimens.

You will work with lab staff, support field activities, monitor equipment, and help develop course materials. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred with relevant experience.