QMEL Manager

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

## QMEL ManagerApply: University of New Hampshire – Main Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR10196The Quantitative Marine Ecology Lab (QMEL), led by Dr. Easton White, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Lab Manager to oversee daily operations, coordinate research projects, and provide administrative and technical support to a dynamic team of graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and collaborators. The Lab Manager will play a central role in ensuring the success of research initiatives in marine ecology, data science, and environmental monitoring. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration across multiple research projects, and contributions to cutting-edge ecological science.**Duties/Responsibilities****Research and Technical Support*** Coordinate logistics for ongoing fieldwork (e.g., oyster farms, salt marshes, coastal sampling) including permitting, equipment preparation, and data collection.* 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, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines.* Assist with coding, statistical analyses, and reproducible workflows (primarily in R). **Lab Operations and Coordination*** 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 point of contact for internal and external collaborators.* Help onboard and mentor new students, ensuring alignment with lab culture and research practices. **Administrative and Grant Support*** Track lab budgets, expenditures, and reimbursements.* Assist with grant reporting, including assembling progress reports, metrics, and supporting documentation.* Support manuscript preparation (e.g., formatting references, figures, and supplementary materials).* Coordinate outreach and science communication activities, including website updates and social media.**Requirements****Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Required*** 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. **Required Licenses & Certifications:*** Valid Driver’s License. **Preferred Qualifications:*** Master’s degree or equivalent experience in ecology, biology, environmental data science, or related field.* Demonstrated experience with quantitative methods, coding (R, Python), or GIS.* Familiarity with ecological fieldwork in marine/coastal systems.* Prior experience with grant management, project coordination, or supervising students.* Comfort with outreach, science communication, and/or website management. **Applicant Instructions:**Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the ***My Experience: Resume/CV*** section of the application:(Maximum of 5 Documents - additional documents can be added to the ***Application Questions*** section of the application)* Resume/CV* Cover LetterApplications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed. Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.**EEO Statement**The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Compensation Pay Range:$43,710.00 - $77,920.00The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human ResourcesLocation:Durham