Coastal Ecologist Lead (Research Technician III) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Estuary & Ocean Science Center

Working Title

Coastal Ecologist

SF State University

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Department

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/ Estuary &Ocean Science Center

Appointment Type

Temporary:

Position will end on or before September 30, 2025. Permanent status cannot be earned in this grant funded position. This Temporary appointment can be concluded prior to the stated temporary appointment end date, normally with a two-week notice period. Continuation of this temporary appointment is contingent upon grant funding.

Time Base

Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$6,175.00 to $6,339.00 per month ($74,100.00 to $76,068.00 annually) 

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the Coastal Ecologist will lead research projects and provide oversight for the daily function of lab and field research activities. The candidate will oversee procedures and protocols, lead planning and implementation of field and laboratory experiments, supervise sample processing, provide lab organization including inventory and ordering of supplies, lead the lab group in data management and statistical analysis, and conduct report writing. The candidate will arrange and schedule field work and manage student and volunteer contributions to lab and field work. They will manage chemical inventory and safety training and documentation in the lab.

Position Information

Research Support 

• Prepare detailed plans for study for research projects. This includes the development of protocols with direction for troubleshooting procedures, and optimization of standard laboratory and field operating procedures.
• Acquire data from ecological studies, conduct data analysis, and interpret data.
• Prepare graphic representations of study results to distribute to research partners. 
• Oversee and advise student researchers.
• Write and maintain protocols.
• Organize and supervise the work of a small team (e.g. lab members).

Laboratory Function Support

• Maintain the function of critical laboratory equipment.
• Organize, plan and facilitate lab meetings and any other required meetings (e.g. with collaborators, students, etc.). 
• Maintain lab space in an organized and clean manner.
• Maintain communication and relationships with companies for purchasing lab supplies and equipment.
• Manage chemical inventory and safety training documentation.
• Administrative Support.

Student Training & Supervisory Duties

• Supervise a small team of student trainees on the implementation of standard laboratory practices
• Provide guidance to a small team of trainees on the compilation and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data
• Develop and implement training modules on responsible conduct of researc