The Coastal Ecologist Lead (Research Technician III) will work under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, leading research projects and overseeing daily lab and field research activities. Responsibilities include planning and implementing field and laboratory experiments, supervising sample processing, managing lab organization, and conducting data management and statistical analysis. The position is temporary and will end on or before September 30, 2025, with the possibility of early termination based on grant funding.