Seasonal Agricultural Worker
About The Position
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Seasonal Agricultural Worker for the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. This position is needed to assist with maintenance of insect colonies and data collection located at the Marucci Center, as well as various agricultural field sites. The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES ) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties , dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. In addition, off-campus field stations and farms focus on research ranging from support for fisheries, agriculture and allied businesses to support for youth and teens, while several centers and institutes on the George H. Cook Campus at Rutgers–New Brunswick engage in world-class research to provide solutions for a range of issues faced by New Jersey residents.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in natural sciences.
- A background in entomology is preferred but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assists in laboratory experiments.
- Conducts agricultural field experiments.
- Evaluates samples collected in the previous and current field season.
- Maintains greenhouse materials.
- Rears insect colonies.
- Performs data entry and analysis.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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