Lab Manager

Position Information

Posting Number SF02232 Job Title Lab Manager Position Number PS# 00008221 FTE 0.57 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $55,000 - $65,000 (Salary will be prorated as position is part-time 20-Hours per week work schedule) Status Calendar Year, Part-time, Limited

Department Information

Department Cell & Molecular Biology Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes

Position is part-time 20-hours per week, calendar year, limited to 07/22/2027 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by

11/01/2026. Applications received after 11/012026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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Remote work could be possible for some tasks (e.g., documentation & data analysis), but it is unlikely for most of the work responsibilities as the position needs to perform work in

the Lab.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The lab manager will oversee day-to-day operations of an environmental microbial ecology laboratory focused on the molecular and microscopic identification of unknown protists, particularly from marine sedimentary environments. The successful candidate will manage daily research activities, lead hands-on training of students, and contribute to the development of laboratory technologies and protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain detailed up-to-date laboratory notebooks, utilize safe laboratory protocols, and keep the laboratory organized and in high-functioning condition.

Maintain laboratory supplies inventory; anticipate needed supplies; place and expedite orders for supplies; verify receipt of supplies.

Maintain laboratory equipment performance; develop operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; arrange equipment replacement, service, and repair.

Maintain quality checks on safety of laboratory, including biohazards, gas tanks, and ensure maintenance of the facilities according to Good Laboratory Practices.

Standardize and implement laboratory protocols for field sampling, microbial culture maintenance, microscopic imaging, and high-throughput sequencing (both short- and long-read platforms).

Design and administer guidelines for data entry and data management in consultation with the principal investigator.

Independently perform day-to-day laboratory work in conjunction with other lab personnel; help with new trainee onboarding by offering technical and safety trainings.

Coordinate and perform field sampling for the establishment of time-series data.

Contribute to the development of new lab technologies and to achieve project objectives in creative and effective ways.

Document and report experimental results and methods for timely publication and grant applications.

Work closely with the Principal Investigator to provide timely updates and report project progress.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace), laboratory information management systems, and scientific communication tools. Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and command-line environments is a plus.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in microbiology, microbial ecology, marine science, or a related life science discipline.

2. Minimum of two years of experience as a laboratory technician or research staff.

3. Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: soil or sedimentary microbiology, microbiome identification, next-generation sequencing, ecology and physiology of marine microeukaryotes.

4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

5. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

6. Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, and supervise research projects .

7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and cross disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated experience in preparing high-throughput sequencing libraries with marine sedimentary samples and/or low-input DNA.

2. Demonstrated experience in bioinformatics analyses of microbiome data.

3. Demonstrated experience in protist genomics/transcriptomics.

4. Demonstrated experience in advanced microscopy.

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EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The position primarily involves indoor laboratory work. Occasional field sampling in coastal or marine environments may involve exposure to outdoor conditions, including sun, wind, and wet/muddy terrain.

Posting Date 10/14/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

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