Seasonal Marine Field Technician: Hatchery & Algae Lab

Rutgers University; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Seasonal Marine Field Worker for the Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory in Cape May, NJ. The role involves hands-on work with microalgal culture, spawning of bivalve mollusks, and larval rearing in on-site hatchery facilities.

The position requires on-site work, 40 hours per week, and is posted with hourly compensation. A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s in a scientific discipline preferred for growth and advancement within an active research

Qualifications

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant laboratory technician or research study experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs microalgal culture.
• Assists in spawning of bivalve mollusks.
• Performs rearing of larvae and post-set juveniles.
• Maintains hatchery larval and downweller tanks and nursery upweller raceway tanks and equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical discipline

Job description

Rutgers University is seeking a Seasonal Marine Field Worker for the Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory in Cape May, NJ. The role involves hands-on work with microalgal culture, spawning of bivalve mollusks, and larval rearing in on-site hatchery facilities.

The position requires on-site work, 40 hours per week, and is posted with hourly compensation. A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s in a scientific discipline preferred for growth and advancement within an active research