BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY
Coral & Marine Microbiology Laboratory Manager - Roger Williams University
BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Bristol, Rhode Island, us, 02809
Roger Williams University
Coral & Marine Microbiology Laboratory Manager - Bristol, RI
Responsibilities
Design, conceive, and execute laboratory experiments with corals, cultured microbes, and molecular benchwork.
Maintain temperate coral husbandry systems, perform health assessments, water quality monitoring, feeding, and biofouling management.
Coordinate student work shifts, supervise undergraduate research projects, and provide training on molecular lab use guidelines.
Build and plumb new aquarium and life support systems, manage and oversee the dry lab, and maintain laboratory inventory and cold storage collections.
Coordinate instrument care and maintenance, laboratory waste removal, and cold collection monitoring.
Connect users with shared instruments, equipment, and supplies in shared molecular space, and train facility users on basic instrument use.
Assist collaborators with SCUBA operations, design and carry out field collections and experiments, and create microscopy images and specimen documentation.
Contribute to reports, research manuscripts, grant proposals, and conference presentations; design outreach activities such as K-12 touch tanks, school visits, and on‑campus tours.
Perform regular maintenance of the Astrangia poculata exhibit at the Audubon Society Aquarium and provide assistance to wet lab operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, or a related field.
Experience in coral rearing and aquatic systems.
Excellent organization skills and ability to meet workload and deadline demands.
Strong interpersonal skills with verbal and written communication to a wide variety of audiences, including guests, volunteers, students, and staff.
Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent communication with supervisor.
Proficiency in MS Office programs, data collection, and grant reporting.
Must have swimming ability and valid driver’s license.
Must be able to do periodic heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
Legal and EEO Statements Roger Williams University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law.
RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex, and is required by Title IX to not discriminate. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809. Phone: (401) 254-3123. Email: jstanley@rwu.edu.
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Responsibilities
Design, conceive, and execute laboratory experiments with corals, cultured microbes, and molecular benchwork.
Maintain temperate coral husbandry systems, perform health assessments, water quality monitoring, feeding, and biofouling management.
Coordinate student work shifts, supervise undergraduate research projects, and provide training on molecular lab use guidelines.
Build and plumb new aquarium and life support systems, manage and oversee the dry lab, and maintain laboratory inventory and cold storage collections.
Coordinate instrument care and maintenance, laboratory waste removal, and cold collection monitoring.
Connect users with shared instruments, equipment, and supplies in shared molecular space, and train facility users on basic instrument use.
Assist collaborators with SCUBA operations, design and carry out field collections and experiments, and create microscopy images and specimen documentation.
Contribute to reports, research manuscripts, grant proposals, and conference presentations; design outreach activities such as K-12 touch tanks, school visits, and on‑campus tours.
Perform regular maintenance of the Astrangia poculata exhibit at the Audubon Society Aquarium and provide assistance to wet lab operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, or a related field.
Experience in coral rearing and aquatic systems.
Excellent organization skills and ability to meet workload and deadline demands.
Strong interpersonal skills with verbal and written communication to a wide variety of audiences, including guests, volunteers, students, and staff.
Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent communication with supervisor.
Proficiency in MS Office programs, data collection, and grant reporting.
Must have swimming ability and valid driver’s license.
Must be able to do periodic heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
Legal and EEO Statements Roger Williams University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law.
RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex, and is required by Title IX to not discriminate. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809. Phone: (401) 254-3123. Email: jstanley@rwu.edu.
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