Oyster Biosensors Lab Manager and Research Tech

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The White Lab and Jellison Lab at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) invite applications for a Research Technician / Lab Manager to support a NOAA Saltonstall-Kennedy-funded project developing oyster biosensors and deploying them to improve aquaculture yield and food safety in the Gulf of Maine.

The two-year, Fall 2026 start, full-time position offers opportunities to work at the intersection of marine ecology, aquaculture technology, and data science, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marine science or closely related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with field and/or laboratory research in marine or aquatic systems.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork in coastal environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction, testing, and maintenance of oyster biosensor units.
• Coordinate logistics for ongoing fieldwork including permits and sampling.
• Oversee and maintain laboratory equipment and computing resources.
• Support data management, cleaning, and archiving of large datasets.
• Assist with coding, statistics, and reproducible workflows (R).
• Maintain day-to-day QMEL operations, purchasing, inventory, and scheduling.
• Onboard and mentor new students; coordinate collaboration with researchers.
• Assist with grant reporting and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Field and lab research

Organizational & project management

Fieldwork in coastal environments

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)

Tools

Arduino/electronics

Data analysis (R/Python)

Job description

The White Lab and Jellison Lab at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) invite applications for a Research Technician / Lab Manager to support a NOAA Saltonstall-Kennedy-funded project developing oyster biosensors and deploying them to improve aquaculture yield and food safety in the Gulf of Maine.

The two-year, Fall 2026 start, full-time position offers opportunities to work at the intersection of marine ecology, aquaculture technology, and data science, with responsibilities spanning