Seasonal Agricultural Workers
About The Position
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Seasonal Agricultural Workers for the Department of Plant Biology within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of wet and dry lab techniques, such as, DNA extraction from turfgrass samples, digital PCR , and statistical analysis.
Responsibilities
- Works with turfgrass pathologist(s) in the Center of Turfgrass Sciences at Rutgers University.
- Conducts turfgrass field and greenhouse management, disease control program development, agricultural chemical application and disease control efficacy evaluation.
- Conducts day-to-day field and laboratory experiments using ARM software for project management.
