Field Technician / Laboratory Manager – Baruch Ecological Engineering Laboratory
Start Date: Preferred April 6, but as late as June 1, 2026
Compensation: $42-45K/yr with standard benefits
Location: Georgetown (Baruch Marine Field Laboratory), South Carolina (transition housing available!)
Search Status: Screening begins March 23, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. If applying after March 23, please inquire first at bill@baruch.sc.edu.
Description: The Baruch Ecological Engineering Laboratory (BEEL) is recruiting a field technician / laboratory manager. Currently, the BEEL is focusing primarily on catalyzing plastics use reduction in coastal environmental applications. This multi-institutional transdisciplinary project is advancing the science and engineering of non-plastic nature-based alternatives for coastal environmental restoration (e.g., cement-coated jute for rebuilding oyster reefs), water quality protection (e.g., fully organic erosion control geotextiles), and aquaculture (e.g., wood stakes for oyster farming). At the moment, the Baruch Ecological Engineering Laboratory has active projects regarding oyster restoration, constructed floating wetlands, and habitat provisioning in the built environment.
The selected candidate will serve as a field technician and laboratory manager for the BEEL, conserving equipment (e.g., water quality meters/probes/loggers, field cams, nets, pumps), monitoring lab resource use, and supporting undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. Additionally, they will help design, implement, and monitor field and laboratory experiments.
Contributions to grant-writing, teaching, and/or extension activities are possible, depending upon the personal interests and career goals of the successful applicant. There also is the potential for independent research projects.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. in a relevant science or engineering field (e.g., Environmental Science, Ecological/Environmental/Civil Engineering, Biology, Marine Science, Marine Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, etc.). Preferred qualifications include field science or engineering experience, boating and trailering proficiency, and a demonstrated ability to work long days independently and effectively in adverse field conditions.
To Apply: Send application packets to William Strosnider (bill@baruch.sc.edu) with the subject “BEEL Application”. Packets should be a single PDF with a 1) 1-page cover letter describing your interest in the project with respect to your career goals and experience, 2) a resume, and 3) list of three references. Questions are quite welcome prior to application!