Job Opportunities (and other post-graduation possibilities)

From time to time, employers contact the Biology Department and/or the School of Science, seeking applicants for specific jobs in the biological sciences. When appropriate, we will post these announcements for the benefit of our students and recent graduates.

 

Click here for Short-term Full-time Field or Research Assistant Positions

 

Local Opportunities:

(Although specific positions posted previously may have been filled, these employers may currently have other opportunities to consider)

 

Mercer County Mosquito Control is looking to fill seasonal positions for the upcoming 2013 mosquito season (May-Sept). Successful applicants should be familiar with basic biological concepts and an understanding of good laboratory and field practices. Work is to suppress the Asian Tiger Mosquito in urban areas of Mercer County. Positions are 40 hrs/week, starting at $10/hr. Applicants must be a Mercer County resident. Contact iunlu@mercercounty.org, or visit http://www.state.nj.us/counties/mercer/departments/mcmc/index.html for more information.

 

The NJ DEP Division of Land Use is looking to fill two hourly positions for work related to the fulfillment of an EPA Wetlands Mitigation Grant. The job is part time with 900 hours each year which is approximately 16 hours per week.

The task involves helping the Department of Environmental Protection with the development of a GIS data layer of the location and extent of all wetland mitigation sites, banks and bank service areas permitted under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Protection programs. The finished product will provide a visual and manageable tool to supplement evaluation and tracking of mitigation efforts throughout New Jersey.

The candidate must have a minimum of 60 college credits, or a BS degree with a strong concentration in environmental sciences. Applicant must also have working knowledge of GIS and the creation and storage of site information in GIS format.

If interested, please send a resume to Stacey MacEwan, Mitigation Unit, 501 East State Street, PO Box 420, Mail Code 501-02B, Trenton, NJ. Stacey.macewan@dep.state.nj.us. (Posted Feb 5, 2013)

 

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New Jersey Community Water Watch, a project of AmeriCorps and New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG) is looking for graduating seniors to work as Water Watch Organizers for the 2008-2009 school year on college campuses throughout the state. Organizers work at one of ten sites in the state, tackling local water quality issues, learning of environmental issues, and how your efforts can have an impact. You'll also learn to how to organize people around your campaign. If you want more info, or wish to apply, contact Sonya Abrams at: bcc@njwaterwatch.org. Interviews are being scheduled late April and early May for next year. (Posted April 2008)

Medical Diagnostics Lab, LLC has offices on Kuser Road in Hamilton Twp, and from time to time has openings for lab techs and other positions. TCNJ students have successfully served as interns with the company. Their website is http://www.mdlab.com/html/home.html. Click on the tab marked "careers" to access current job openings.

UMDNJ Biopharma Educational Initiative - UMDNJ's BioPharma Initiative is a collaborative effort with leaders in the health and life sciences to prepare the next generation of professionals in the drug, biologics and medical device industries. Their new academic certificates are designed to provide the practical information and industry insights that new graduates need to build an upward career ladder in the expanding biopharma field. Click here to be connected to their website.