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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth · 1 month ago

Technical Associate or Research Associate - Lab Manager - Estuarine & Ocean Sciences

Dartmouth, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$55K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is seeking a Technical Associate or Research Associate to serve as Lab Manager in the Coastal Systems Program. The role involves overseeing laboratory activities, coordinating field data collection, and participating in ecological research programs focused on estuarine restoration and natural attenuation projects.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the field and laboratory research programs of the Coastal Systems Program

Synthesize and analyze data, and prepare graphics for integration into estuarine models

Oversee coordination, communications, equipment and scheduling with water monitoring programs

Direct day-to-day laboratory activities

Design and oversee field data collection efforts and take part in the sampling programs

Supervise the work of research assistants, interns and work-study students

Oversee training of volunteers for field sampling and incoming interns and graduate students

Oversee data delivery to water quality programs, including oversight of QA/QC

Serve as Co-P.I. on appropriate CSP projects

Help maintain Coastal Systems Program database and research records

Assist in laboratory analysis of nutrient samples

Maintain laboratory and field instrumentation

Write proposals, reports and technical presentations, including working with outside collaborators on joint projects and working directly with some of our funders

Qualification

Nutrient analytical skillsData analysisProject managementSCUBA certifiedCoastal ecosystem processesReport preparationWriting skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

B.S. degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Marine/Environmental Science related to coastal processes and a minimum of 3 years of experience for Technical Associate level; or M.S. degree in the relevant fields with at least 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. for Research Associate level

Sample collection, nutrient analysis and data analysis experience

Experience with report preparation and publication

Project management experience, including participation in proposal development

Must possess a valid driver's license

Nutrient analytical skills using both bench chemistry and auto-analysis

Experience in data entry including Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to organize and prioritize incoming samples for analyses from various research programs simultaneously

Ability to communicate and coordinate sample collection both by and external to laboratory staff

Good writing and communication skills

Ability to oversee operation of a busy analytical facility, including maintenance of chemicals, supplies and instrumentation as needed

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to work irregular hours may be required