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Princeton University

Project Manager

Princeton, NJ

$70K - $85K/yr

... Sargassum seaweed BioRefinery (SaBRe) to produce biofuels, chemicals, food, materials, and other products for renewable energy and sustainable biomanufacturing (for more information visit www.

Hillsboro Club

Pool & Beach Attendant

Pompano Beach, FL · On-site

$20/hr

Rake seaweed and remove debris from the beach during the morning shift. * Monitor beach and pool areas for cleanliness and safety; promptly address hazards. * Perform towel art and regularly wipe ...

University of San Diego

Cook

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.31 - $26/hr

Prepare sushi rice and ingredients such as fish, vegetables, and seaweed according to traditional and creative recipes. * Ensure all sushi items are fresh, properly portioned, and aesthetically ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for seaweed in the United States is $112,891.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A seaweed job typically involves the cultivation, harvesting, processing, or research of seaweed for various industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and biofuels. Workers in this field may farm seaweed in aquaculture settings, collect wild seaweed, or develop new applications for its use. Roles can range from marine biologists and environmental scientists to technicians and production workers. These jobs are essential for sustainable marine resource management and the growing global demand for seaweed-based products.

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To thrive as a Seaweed Harvester, you need a solid understanding of marine environments, physical stamina, and knowledge of sustainable harvesting techniques, often gained through hands-on experience or related training. Familiarity with small boats, harvesting tools, and safety equipment is commonly required, and some roles may require certification in marine safety or first aid. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability to changing weather conditions make candidates excel in this position. These abilities are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible seaweed collection and processing.

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Infographic showing various Seaweed job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 50% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $112,891 per year, or $54.3 per hour.
Project Manager

Project Manager

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

$70K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Job description

Overview

The Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute at Princeton University is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join the Avalos Lab in an exciting new multi-institutional project to develop a Sargassum seaweed BioRefinery (SaBRe) to produce biofuels, chemicals, food, materials, and other products for renewable energy and sustainable biomanufacturing (for more information visit www.SaBReproject.org). The team is comprised of thirteen research groups across nine institutions, with expertise in marine biology, microbiology, bioengineering, systems/synthetic biology, enzyme engineering, chemical engineering, fermentation, anaerobic digestion, hydrothermal liquefaction, and technoeconomic analysis.

Responsibilities

- Direct the project organization working with leadership at Princeton, collaborating institutions, and funders to advance the mission of the project.

- Help coordinate scientific efforts across internal team members and external research partners.

- Ensure clear communication of goals, risks, efforts involved, and progress.

- Assist with data management across all SaBRe groups, including storing, organizing, and sharing.

- Assist with dissemination of results.

- Help with the design and maintain SaBRe Team website.

- Use project management tools (e.g., Scrum, Trello, Smartsheet, etc.) to track progress of individual groups and the entire team efforts.

- Organize meetings, write and distribute meeting minutes.

- Help with the organization of milestones delivery efforts, including recordkeeping, preparing progress projections, and helping research teams strategize milestone achievement.

- Coordinate the preparation of Quarterly/Annual Reports and project updates.

- Coordinate and join travel events for SaBRe team and funding institution.

- Monitor and control project costs, and ensure projects stay within budget.

- Manage vendors and subcontractors.

- Help write research proposals for complementary and future funding of the project.

Qualifications

- Undergraduate degree required.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey scientific knowledge across technical and non-technical audiences.

- Strong organizational skills.

- Project Management Experience.

- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

- A degree in a relevant science or engineering such as chemical/biological engineering, biology (synthetic, systems, molecular, cellular, microbial, marine), bioengineering, biochemistry, chemistry, or similar.

- Ability to learn quickly.

- Experience in budget management is a plus.

- Interest in outreach programs is a plus.

- Experience with software for program management (e.g., SmartSheets) is a plus.

- Experience maintaining websites is a plus.

- Interest in participating in research is a plus.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours36.25Eligible for OvertimeNoBenefits EligibleYesProbationary Period180 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)NoComments Related to End Date3-year termPhysical Capacity Exam RequiredNoValid Driver's License RequiredNo Experience LevelAssociate#LI-ZY1Salary Range$70,000 to $85,000Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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