Seasonal Marine Field Worker

Overview

Seasonal Marine Field Worker position with the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory, Port Norris, New Jersey. The role includes field work in Delaware Bay oyster fishery and laboratory processing of oyster dredge samples.

• Assist with monitoring of Delaware Bay oyster fishery, including field collection aboard research and commercial fishing vessels and laboratory processing (measuring, shucking, oyster disease/pathology analysis) of oyster dredge samples.
• Perform data entry and audit associated with these tasks.
• Provide support as needed to additional projects by assisting with tasks such as animal care, video analysis, and Living Shoreline installation.

• Minimum:
  High school or vocational school education or equivalent experience.
• Required:
  
  Attention to detail; accurate and clear completion of detailed data sheets; computer knowledge, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and/or scientific/technical laboratory training or research experience.
• Preferred:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to work in potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Salary: $15.92 – $18.00 per hour.

Working Hours:

40 per week.

Daily

Work Shift:

Day.

Work Arrangement:
Fully on‑site.

Position Status:
Seasonal (Temporary staff, hourly).

Terms of Appointment:
Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly.

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Posting Open Date: 04/03/2026

Posting Close Date: 06/03/2026