Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Laboratory Assistant (Seasonal) |
| Posting Number |
24TM0502 |
| Department |
SEBS-Haskin Shellfsh Rsrch Lab |
| Overview |
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 Seasonal Laboratory Assistant for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory, New Jersey Aquaculture Innovation Center in Cape May, New Jersey.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Duties associated with this position include bivalve husbandry, coastal field work, shellfish farmer survey work, data entry and analysis, policy analysis, and aquaculture-focused community outreach.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
40 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
- This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Position Salary |
$18.00 - $25.00 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests, or other technical work may be substituted for the degree.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
- Must be able to work in a variety of conditions outdoors.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Open Date |
12/20/2024 |
| Posting Close Date |
01/20/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Off Campus |
| City |
Cape May |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Rutgers University
Dec 20, 2024