Seasonal Agricultural Workers
Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary 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.
Among the key duties of the position are the following: 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. 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. Preferred Qualifications
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.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Paterson , Seasonal Agricultural Workers, Science, Research & Development , New Brunswick, New Jersey
