Seasonal Marine Field Worker

Job Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Seasonal Marine Field Worker for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory, New Jersey Aquaculture Innovation Center in Cape May, New Jersey.

Key duties for this position include:

• Performs microalgal culture.
• Assists in spawning of bivalve mollusks.
• Performs rearing of larvae and post‑set juveniles.
• Maintains hatchery larval and downweller tanks, nursery upweller raceway tanks, and associated equipment.

Hourly rate: $15.92 - $18.00 per hour. Final salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and available departmental or grant funds.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Day shift. Fully on‑site.

Minimum
:

• High school or vocational school education, or equivalent experience.

Preferred
:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant laboratory or research experience.

Eligible employees may receive the following:

• 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

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of conditions.

The University is an equal access and equal opportunity institution. The University’s policy provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital and domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.