Fisheries Research Trainee – Field & Lab

NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Port Republic (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Paid leave

Transit benefits

Job summary

Port Republic, NJ—NJDEP’s Fish and Wildlife, Marine Fisheries program seeks a trainee to support monitoring and research activities. Under supervision, you will assist in field surveys, sample collection, data processing, and equipment maintenance while engaging with stakeholders.

The position emphasizes familiarity with fisheries management concepts, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills, with potential exposure to state/federal processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences required.
• Knowledge of fisheries regulations and management principles.
• Experience with sampling gear and lab workflows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support fisheries monitoring programs (fishery dependent/independent).
• Assist in field surveys, sample collection, and data processing.
• Enter data and perform basic analyses; assist with gear maintenance.
• Serve as technical representative to state/regional bodies when needed.

Skills

Fisheries management concepts

Regulations knowledge

Fisheries sampling gear

Laboratory procedures

Fish identification

Microsoft Office

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Job description

Port Republic, NJ—NJDEP’s Fish and Wildlife, Marine Fisheries program seeks a trainee to support monitoring and research activities. Under supervision, you will assist in field surveys, sample collection, data processing, and equipment maintenance while engaging with stakeholders.

The position emphasizes familiarity with fisheries management concepts, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills, with potential exposure to state/federal processes.