Field Lab Asst/Tech - Urban Entomology

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is seeking a part-time Field Lab Assistant/Technician in Urban Entomology within the SEBS Entomology Department. The role involves rearing live insect colonies, field pest-control tasks, data collection in Excel, and supporting students and faculty with experiments.

Working on-site at the Cook Campus in New Brunswick, NJ, you will contribute to research and teaching efforts while gaining hands-on experience in entomology and field methods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Familiar with experimental design, data recording/management, and statistical analysis.
• Good skills in handling live insects.
• Hands on skills in performing experiments.

Responsibilities

• Assists rearing live insect colonies.
• Assists in field research activities including application of treatments for pest control, conducting rodent control and home inspections, inspecting rodent burrows, and installing rodent monitoring devices.
• Assists in collecting and entering field data into excel files and conducting data analysis from data collected in the field.
• Maintains daily functions of the laboratory, preparing materials for experiments and assisting students and professors with setting up experiments and checking results.

Skills

Experimental design

Data recording/management

Statistical analysis

Handling live insects

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Field Lab Asst/Tech - Urban Entomology

Posting Number: 26TM0333

Department: Entomology

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.

In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Field Lab Asst/Tech for the Entomology Department within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS).

• Assists rearing live insect colonies.
• Assists in field research activities including application of treatments for pest control, conducting rodent control and home inspections, inspecting rodent burrows, and installing rodent monitoring devices.
• Assists in collecting and entering field data into excel files and conducting data analysis from data collected in the field.
• Maintains daily functions of the laboratory, ensuring good working conditions, preparing materials for experiments, and assisting students and professors with setting up experiments and checking results.

Salary Details: $20 per hour

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status: Part Time

Working Hours: 19.5 hours per week

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiar with experimental design, data recording/management, and statistical analysis.
• Good skills in handling live insects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• Hands on skills in performing experiments.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date: 09/21/2026

Posting Close Date: 09/29/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Cook (RU-New Brunswick)

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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