F&W-Research Scientist ; REPOST

Open to: General Public

Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week

Salary: (P25) $77,143.55 - $

Opening Date: 6/25/2026

Closing Date: 7/16/2026

Existing Vacancies: 1

Department of Environmental Protection – Fish and Wildlife Office of Fish & Wildlife Health and Forensics – 605 Pequest Road, Oxford, NJ 07863

Open to individuals who meet the requirements below.

Under the direction of a Research Scientist 1 or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, conducts or participates in research projects or developed programs in a specified professional field; does other related work.

Selected candidate will oversee data collection and analysis of fish and wildlife samples; develop research studies to determine the effects of PFAS on fish and wildlife species, particularly species of concern; collaborate with universities, non‑profit organizations, and state and federal agencies; conduct general surveillance; conduct literature reviews; and draft reports.

Experience with identification of wildlife pathogens, related pathology and related histology, including known vectors of transmission. Experience with maintaining a wildlife health laboratory and proper handling, and use of related scientific equipment. Experience with development of wildlife disease response plans in the case disease were to occur. A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine is a plus.

• EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in a field appropriate to the position.
  
  NOTE:
  
  A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.
• NOTE:
  
  All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*

* Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please email SAME.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292‑4144 and select Option #3.

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14‑7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations.

NOTE:

The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

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