Marine Field Station Operations Manager

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation

Holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Marine Field Station seeks a temporary Operations Manager to support principal investigators in complex experiments, field work, and data management. You will supervise hourly staff, maintain labs, and coordinate vessel use, ensuring safe, organized operations at the field station in New Jersey.

Responsibilities include training students and technicians in lab methods, maintaining equipment, and documenting work for research papers, while complying with IACUC and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine science or related field with 2 years of field research and data management.
• Willing to complete MOITC and safety trainings.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Document work performed and maintain research databases.
• Supervise hourly staff and long-term sampling programs.
• Schedule and perform maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Maintain wet-lab operations per IACUC protocols and train students.
• Coordinate vessel and vehicle use; serve as point of contact.

Skills

Supervision

Data management

Lab operations

Vessel operations

Training/teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine science

Tools

Forklift

Small vessels

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Marine Field Station Operations Manager

Posting Number: 26TM0359

Department: IMCS- RUMFS (Tuckerton)

Overview: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary The Rutgers University Marine Field Station (RUMFS), a field facility of the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (DMCS), is seeking a temporary Marine Field Station Operations Manager to support Principal Investigators in the performance of complex experiments and research using a variety of advanced techniques.

• Documents work performed, maintain research databases, and develop information and data for use in research papers and other scholarly materials.
• Supervises long-term sampling programs and hourly staff at the Marine Field Station.
• Schedules and/or performs maintenance of highly specialized equipment and ensure that laboratory and work areas are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
• Maintains wet laboratory operations in accordance with IACUC protocols and teach and train students and technicians in laboratory procedures, research methods, and the proper use of specialized equipment.
• Schedules and tracks vessel and vehicle use and maintenance and serve as a point of contact for both internal and external constituents.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Salary Details: $30 - $40 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:

• 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: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5 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:

• Bachelor's degree in marine science, oceanography, ecology, environmental science, or a related field plus two years of experience with marine field research, laboratory operations, and data management, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must be willing to complete the Motorboat Operator Instructor Training Course (MOITC) and subsequently provide training to Marine Field Station boat operators.
• Must be willing to complete Rutgers University defensive driving training and Right-to-Know laboratory safety training.
• A valid driver's license would be required for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Clean driving record.
• Ability to operate small vessels and support vessel-based field operations.
• Ability to supervise long-term sampling programs and hourly employees.
• Familiarity with database management, research data collection, and record-keeping.
• Knowledge of vessel scheduling, operations, and maintenance.
• Ability to maintain laboratory and wet-lab areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition in accordance with IACUC protocols.
• Ability to train and supervise students and technicians in laboratory and field procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple operational priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Small boat handling experience.
• Safe boating certification.

Equipment Utilized:

• Forklift, small vessels and a variety of laboratory equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is performed in laboratory, field station, vessel, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to work in varying weather and environmental conditions and around marine and laboratory equipment.
• Must be able to safely perform field and vessel-based activities associated with Marine Field Station operations.
• May require work outside of normal daytime hours in the event of field station, vessel, or operational emergencies.
• Must be able to perform duties that may involve standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying equipment, and working aboard small vessels.

Special Conditions:

• Safe Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date: 10/05/2026

Posting Close Date: 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: Tuckerton

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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