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Mote Marine Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote Marine Laboratory participates in E-Verify.
Unless otherwise noted all positions are located in Sarasota, Florida.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Chemist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in analytical chemistry and biochemistry, with experience in various laboratory techniques. As a Chemist, you will play a crucial role in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific research that drives innovation within our organization.
Duties
General duties to be performed include inorganic chemical and physical analyses
participation in filed sampling which may include travel, operations from trucks or
boards, occasional evening/nights/weekends shifts and driving laboratory vehicles both
with and without boat trailers. All activities are carried out according the Mote Marine
Lab quality Assurance Plan including operation and maintenance of scientific
equipment, preparations for the field trip sample analyses, and data quality
assessments. Proficiency is expected to work on computers, and after initial training
water quality instrumentation, navigation, and safety equipment, balances, pH meters,
and spectrophotometers and Staff Chemists will develop skills in particular laboratory
analyses and activities and accept assignment so specific projects. This position is
currently 80% lab work and 20% experimental or fieldwork including work on boats
possibility of some over night (1 night to 1 month) research vessel time. Emergency
CPR, First Aid, and Coast Guard small vessel safety courses are available through the
laboratory and a Staff Chemist will be expected to work both independently and part of
a team.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in chemistry from an accredited university. In
lieu of a chemistry degree, course work in other natural science areas or employment in
a related will be considered.
If you are passionate about chemistry and eager to contribute to impactful projects, we
encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
Sarasota, FL 34236 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Sarasota, FL 34236: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2025 Staff Chemist – Chemical and Physical Ecology” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other
The Ocean Acidification (OA) Program at Mote Marine Laboratory’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration (IC2R3) is a seeking a full-time technician to join our team as soon as possible. This position is permanently based in Summerland Key, Florida, and will report directly to the OA Program Lab Manager, Melissa Sante, as well as the OA Programs’ Senior Scientist, Dr. Emily R. Hall. Through monitoring and experimentation, the technician will support ongoing research focused on the impacts of ocean acidification. The remaining 25% will involve fieldwork, including water sampling aboard vessels, with occasional evening or night shifts based on project requirements. The technician will also assist with IC2R3 lab tours and outreach events as needed. All work will be conducted in accordance with Mote Marine Laboratory Quality Plan. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in marine science, chemistry, or a related field, and be comfortable working in both laboratory and field settings.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in chemistry from an accredited university. In
lieu of a chemistry degree, course work in other natural science areas or employment in
a related field will be considered. Carbonate chemistry experience is preferred, but not
required. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a warm and salty environment.
Join us as we strive for excellence in our operations while fostering a supportive work
environment!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
Summerland Key, FL 33042 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Summerland Key, FL 33042: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2025 Technician – Ocean Acidification (Keys)” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other
The Phytoplankton Ecology Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory seeks a talented and enthusiastic Staff Biologist to assist with a variety of exciting research activities in the Program, with emphasis on the participation in field and laboratory studies, laboratory analysis of samples, and other duties as required. The position will be located at the primary Mote campus in Sarasota on City Island at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway with some work also conducted at the Mote Aquaculture Research Park (MAP) campus at 12300 Fruitville Road in Sarasota.
Position Overview:
Where needed, training will be provided to execute activities and duties listed above. All employees must comply with the requirements outlined by the Mote Marine Laboratory Employee Policy Manual.
Skills and Qualifications:
Desired Skills:
Preference may be given to candidates with working knowledge and experience with any of the following: Flow Cam, PAM fluorometry, phytoplankton culture, CTD deployment and/or data processing, data processing and graphing programs (Excel, Surfer, R, Origin, etc.)
Working Conditions:
This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position for 40 hours per week. Daily hours may vary based on need and can be modified with prior supervisor approval. Occasionally, longer hours may be required due to field work, underway experiments, and other research related efforts. Work may be conducted in the laboratory or in the field, as described above, depending on need.
Annual salary range starts at $42,000 with pay commensurate with level of experience. Annual merit and cost of living increases will be considered with appropriate work performance. Partially-subsidized health insurance is provided, with family options available. Benefits include an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leave for holidays, illness, and vacation, and other benefits. The Staff Biologist will be part of the Mote Phytoplankton Ecology Research Program and will organizationally report to the Phytoplankton Ecology Research Program Manager.
Success Factors:
Success in this position will be determined by the ability of the employee to execute assigned duties to a level sufficient to consistently produce valid and accurate data, working to gain additional skills, and developing the ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of quality.
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2025 Staff Biologist – Phytoplankton Ecology” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other
The HR Payroll & Benefits Coordinator is a key position in Mote’s hiring practices, payroll and benefits management. The position requires the utmost discretion with sensitive data.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 90% of the time, occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Must be able to constantly operate a computer with keyboard and mouse and other office machinery, such as calculator, copy machine, scanner, and printer. The person in this position communicates with staff members and must be able to exchange accurate information.
Work Environment:
The work environment is an open office concept to promote teamwork and as such, the noise level may occasionally be elevated from staff discussions, periodic use of cash counting machinery, interruptions due to internal/external requests or submissions of information. Regular working hours are somewhat flexible between 8am and 5pm weekdays.
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2025 HR Payroll & Benefits Coordinator” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other
Mote Marine Laboratory is seeking candidates for a Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Marine Biomedical Research. The Marine Biomedical Research Program has historically focused on basic and applied research using elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, and stingrays) as laboratory animal models directed primarily at characterizing elasmobranch immune cell-derived proteins and venoms from stingray spines, as well as development of novel cell lines. Over the next several years, Mote will be undertaking a significant cross-cutting evolution of several existing research programs, including Marine Biomedical, Immunology, Molecular Microbiology, and Ecotoxicology, along with establishing a new Medicinal Chemistry Research Program to launch a new Derived Products from the Sea Initiative with the goal of identifying untapped sources of unique and novel marine natural products contributing to human health and other sciences as well as creating licensable intellectual property. We envision the successful candidate for the Marine Biomedical Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowship position will be instrumental in growing this broader initiative. It is strongly recommended that applicants have a background in combinations of immunology, biochemistry, elasmobranch/marine organismal biology/physiology, and/or cell culture techniques.
Mote Background: In 2025, Mote will be celebrating 70 years as one of the few remaining independent, non-profit international marine research laboratories. Mote’s ocean and coastal research enterprise has 35 research units, an array of STEM education/outreach efforts, and an aquarium featuring teaching and working laboratories with more than 100 marine species. Mote currently has more than 40 PhD-level scientists, over 300 staff, and approximately 1500 volunteers that are located on its main campus in Sarasota and across eight additional campuses/facilities including a state-of-the-art 200 acre marine and freshwater aquaculture research park, a 19,000 square foot International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration in the Florida Keys and work is nearing completion for a new 145,000 square foot Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA). The Mote scientific expertise is considerable and diverse, and is augmented by more than 150 non-resident scientists from more than 100 different U.S. and international institutions who are involved in projects with Mote all around the world.
Fellowship Program: Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are three-year positions providing 100% salary support, funding assistance for equipment/supplies and travel, and office and laboratory space. The Fellowship includes mentorship from a diversity of cross-discipline Mote scientists and administrative assistance for grant proposals, contract compliance, and reporting. Exemplary Fellows have been invited to join Mote as a Staff Scientist upon completion of their initial three-year appointment.
Mote envisions significant growth in Marine Biomedical Research as part of the evolution of its current Sarasota campus into an International Marine Science, Technology and Innovation Park, continued expansion of the Mote Aquaculture Research Park, and satellite campuses. The position also affords the opportunity for hosting visiting scientists, interactions with scientists from multiple disciplines at Mote, and oversight of student interns and volunteers. Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellows are selected based on their ability to not only strengthen and diversify the Laboratory’s significant existing research expertise, but also the potential to establish their own innovative research initiatives that address Mote’s Beyond 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan.
Application: Recent (2022 and more recent) PhD graduates are invited to apply. Applicants with a firm expectation of graduation in 2025 will be considered. This full-time position includes an expected initial annual salary of approximately $65,000 (negotiable depending on experience), health insurance with family options, and other generous benefits including an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leaves for holidays, illness, and vacation, and other benefits. To apply, please submit:
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2025 Postdoctoral Fellow – Marine Biomedical Research” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.
The Life Support System Technician should have an interest in pursuing a career in Life Support Systems operations at a zoo or public aquarium. The Aquarium Life Support Systems Technician is responsible for the safe operation of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquariums freshwater and seawater operations. The Life Support Systems Technician is expected to perform high quality work in support of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s mission statement.
General Duties:
Duties will include, but are not limited to, daily operation and maintenance of ozone generators, compressors and associated peripheral equipment. Other duties include pump repair, high rate sand filter operation and maintenance, as well as daily operation of water distribution systems. water chemistry testing and repair and maintenance of mechanical systems as necessary. The Life Support Systems Technician will perform back washing and/or water changes of Mote’s larger exhibits.
The Life Support Systems Technician will participate in the design, installation and maintenance of closed and open seawater systems, seawater heater/chiller equipment, ozone systems, filtration systems, pumps and associated equipment.
The Life Support Systems Technician will cooperate with staff, volunteers and contractors, but must also be able to work independently. Excellent problem solving skills are required.
The Life Support Systems Technician will help monitor and help maintain desired water quality parameters and ensure proper dosing of chemicals such as sodium bicarbonate, soda ash, chlorine, ozone and lanthanum chloride when necessary.
Participation in continuing education, including travel to out of town locations, may be required.
Any other duties in support of Aquarium activities as assigned by senior personnel. All employees must comply with the requirements as outlined in the MML Employee Policy Manual.
Working Hours:
Normal hours are 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Thursday to Monday with one unpaid hour for lunch and will include holiday shifts. These hours may be adjustable with the approval of senior personnel. Occasional longer daily hours may be required to complete specific tasks. The Life Support Systems Technician may be requested to be available after hours and weekends to support emergency situations.
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2025 Life Support Systems Technician” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.
Job Summary: Mote Marine Laboratory is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ecological Economics to lead research on the economic and environmental benefits of marine and coastal ecosystems, with a significant focus on seagrass restoration as a blue carbon strategy. The successful candidate will be charged with building a research program that assesses the economic viability, carbon sequestration potential, and ecosystem service benefits of seagrass ecosystems, contributing to the development of market-based incentives, policy recommendations, and sustainable financing mechanisms for restoration efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of marine and coastal ecosystem restoration and conservation, climate finance, and economic policy, collaborating with scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to advance blue carbon initiatives.
Mote Background: Mote is celebrating 70 years as one of the few remaining independent, non-profit marine research laboratories. There are 38 programs and centers in Mote’s global research enterprise, an array of STEM education/outreach efforts, and an aquarium featuring teaching and working laboratories with more than 100 marine species. Mote currently has more than 40 PhD-level scientists, over 300 staff, and approximately 1300 volunteers that are located on its main campus in Sarasota and across eight additional campuses/facilities including a state-of-the-art 200 acre marine and freshwater aquaculture research park, a 19,000 square foot International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration in the Florida Keys and a new 145,000 square foot Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) that will be completed in mid-2025. The Mote scientific expertise is considerable and diverse, and is augmented by more than 150 non-resident scientists from more than 100 different U.S. and international institutions who are involved in projects with Mote all around the world.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
Preferred:
Fellowship Program: Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are three-year positions providing 100% salary support, funding assistance for equipment/supplies and travel, and office and laboratory space. The Fellowship includes mentorship from a diversity of cross-discipline Mote scientists and administrative assistance for grant proposals, contract compliance, and reporting. Exemplary Fellows have been invited to join Mote as a Staff Scientist upon completion of their initial three-year appointment.
Mote envisions significant growth in ecological economics research as part of the evolution of its current Sarasota campus into an International Marine Science, Technology and Innovation Park, continued expansion of the Mote Aquaculture Research Park, and satellite campuses. The position also affords the opportunity for hosting visiting scientists, interactions with scientists from multiple disciplines at Mote, and oversight of student interns and volunteers. Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellows are selected based on their ability to not only strengthen and diversify the Laboratory’s significant existing research expertise, but also the potential to establish their own innovative research initiatives that address Mote’s Beyond 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan.
Application: Recent (2022 and more recent) PhD graduates are invited to apply. Applicants with a firm expectation of graduation in 2025 will be considered. This full-time position includes an expected initial annual salary of approximately $65,000 (negotiable depending on experience), health insurance with family options, and other generous benefits including an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leaves for holidays, illness, and vacation, and other benefits. To apply, please submit:
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2025 Postdoctoral Fellow – Ecological Economist” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.
The Manager of Creative Services is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of projects that visually translate and transfer Mote’s mission and priorities to audiences inside and outside the organization. This position is also responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of brand standards; liaising with other departments within the Lab and with external contractors/vendors; and providing leadership within the Communications department. The Manager of Creative Services is expected to seek out new and innovative solutions for accomplishing these responsibilities, in addition to leveraging existing methods and platforms. This position oversees other staff, interns and volunteers as needed to ensure that Mote’s identity is successfully represented in all visual materials.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
