Remote Field Technician: Antarctic Oceanography Research

Rutgers University

New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 112,000 - 167,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental
Paid vacation and holidays
Educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking two Remote Field Technicians to support Oceanographic Antarctic research for the Palmer LTER program during 2026–2027. The roles involve extended deployment to Antarctica, field sampling, lab operations, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities include data collection, sample processing, chlorophyll filtration, and assisting with research activities. Candidates should have oceanographic field or lab experience and be able to work in remote, challenging

Qualifications

  • Requires demonstrated oceanographic field or lab research experience.
  • Experience collecting and processing environmental samples.
  • Ability to operate scientific instrumentation and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with data and sample collection for the Palmer LTER program.
  • Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain lab and oceanographic equipment (C-OPS, IFCB, CTD, miniFIRe).
  • Conduct oceanographic field sampling and sample processing.
  • Perform chlorophyll filtration and primary production experiments.
  • Adapt to field conditions and schedules in remote Antarctica.

Skills

Oceanographic field research
Laboratory research
Data collection
Equipment operation
Sample processing
Documentation

Education

Experience in oceanography or related field

Tools

C-OPS optical profiler
Imaging FlowCytobot (IFCB)
CTD
miniFIRe fluorometer

Job description

Rutgers University is seeking two Remote Field Technicians to support Oceanographic Antarctic research for the Palmer LTER program during 2026–2027. The roles involve extended deployment to Antarctica, field sampling, lab operations, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities include data collection, sample processing, chlorophyll filtration, and assisting with research activities. Candidates should have oceanographic field or lab experience and be able to work in remote, challenging

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