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Research Assistant I

Marine Biological Laboratory

Falmouth, MA, USA

Posted on Sep 24, 2026

Position Summary:

This is a part-time, temporary position for 10-15 hours per week through December 31^st, or as long as funding is available. The main duties of the position involve the husbandry of multiple cephalopod species, primarily the common European cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), the Pharaoh cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonis), and the California two-spot octopus (Octopus bimaculoides). The main objective is to facilitate the maintenance of healthy populations of cuttlefish and octopus in several life stages to meet research needs. The RAI may be assisted by a temporary high school student to accomplish animal care tasks each week, and some supervision of this student may also be required. If time allows, there may also be the opportunity to participate in research with live animal behavioral experiments or other ongoing research in the lab.

Major duties:

Facilitate maintenance and feeding of a colony of about 50 juvenile Sepia officinalis, 12 Acanthosepion pharaonis, and several Octopus bimaculoides
Tank maintenance for cuttlefish and octopus species
Animal husbandry techniques and concerns involve, but are not limited to: animal behavior, sensory biology, animal welfare, pathology, intraspecific aggression, habitat choice, and water quality
Communicate animal details with the rest of the lab members and Marine Resources Department on a regular basis
Assist in supervising high school student
Potential to participate in original research

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related fields
Ability to work in a team environment
Must be able to work independently
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills and attention to detail
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records and follow instructions
Prior experience working with live (marine) animals would be beneficial, but not required

Physical Requirements:

Occasional lifting of heavy objects (<30 pounds).

Required documents:

Cover letter explaining specifically why you are interested in joining our lab and what positive qualities you would bring to our team.
V. / resume
List of 3 references

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