Seasonal Marine Field Worker

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Rutgers University) is hiring a Seasonal Marine Field Worker for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory, located in Port Norris, New Jersey. This temporary, hourly position supports oyster fishery monitoring, laboratory processing, data entry, and additional research projects in a maritime field environment.

• Assist with monitoring of the Delaware Bay oyster fishery.
• Collect field samples aboard research and commercial fishing vessels and process laboratory samples (measuring, shucking, and analyzing oyster disease/pathology).
• Perform data entry and audit tasks associated with sample collection and analysis.
• Provide additional support to research projects, including animal care, video analysis, and Living Shoreline installation.

• Minimum high school/vocational school education or equivalent experience.
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail in completing data sheets.
• Ability to work in potentially adverse weather conditions and lift over 50 lbs.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and interest in biology or scientific/technical laboratory training or research experience.

• 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

Hourly pay ranges from $15.92 to $18.00, depending on qualifications, experience, and department or grant funding.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Any additional documentation that supports your application.

• Do you have a high school/vocational school education or equivalent experience?
  • Yes
  • No

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or 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 (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment commences during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require prospective employees to provide proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Failure to provide proof may result in rescission of an offer of employment or disciplinary action including termination.