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Ocean Lab Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Veterinarian

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation ... Participate in the New York Bight Program, including field involvement, lab sample processing ...

Certified Medical Assistant

NJ · On-site

$23.50 - $29.90/hr

The Float Pool is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Ocean and Monmouth County Cities ... preparing lab requests, and other clerical tasks as assigned * Communicates with insurance ...

Certified Medical Assistant

NJ · On-site

$23.50 - $29.90/hr

The Float Pool is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Ocean and Monmouth County Cities ... preparing lab requests, and other clerical tasks as assigned * Communicates with insurance ...

Travel Physical Therapist

Wayne, NJ · On-site

$1.8K - $2.2K/wk

... ocean is really no day at the beach, or that third shift comes with a second-class rate, we tell you. So you can be ready, too. We staff all five major divisions of acute care--nursing, lab ...

Travel Physical Therapist

Union, NJ · On-site

$1.9K - $2.3K/wk

... ocean is really no day at the beach, or that third shift comes with a second-class rate, we tell you. So you can be ready, too. We staff all five major divisions of acute care--nursing, lab ...

Travel Occupational Therapist

Bronx, NY · On-site

$1.8K - $2.2K/wk

... ocean is really no day at the beach, or that third shift comes with a second-class rate, we tell you. So you can be ready, too. We staff all five major divisions of acute care--nursing, lab ...

Travel Physical Therapist

Hackensack, NJ · On-site

$2.0K - $2.5K/wk

... ocean is really no day at the beach, or that third shift comes with a second-class rate, we tell you. So you can be ready, too. We staff all five major divisions of acute care--nursing, lab ...

Travel Physical Therapist

Holmdel, NJ · On-site

$2.1K - $2.5K/wk

... ocean is really no day at the beach, or that third shift comes with a second-class rate, we tell you. So you can be ready, too. We staff all five major divisions of acute care--nursing, lab ...

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Ocean Lab information

What is the difference between Ocean Lab vs Marine Technician?

AspectOcean LabMarine Technician
Required CredentialsDegree in Marine Science, Oceanography, or related fieldTechnical diploma or certification in marine systems or electronics
Work EnvironmentResearch vessels, laboratories, offshore platformsShipyards, maintenance facilities, onboard ships
Industry UsageResearch institutions, environmental agencies, universitiesMaritime companies, ship maintenance, repair services

Ocean Lab roles focus on research, data collection, and analysis related to ocean environments, often requiring advanced degrees. Marine Technicians handle the maintenance, repair, and installation of marine equipment, typically with technical certifications. Both roles are essential in maritime industries but differ in their focus and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Ocean Lab job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

$110K - $130K/yr

Full-time

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Wildlife Conservation Society rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 37 rated wildlife parks and zoos


Job description

Position: Veterinarian
Reports to: Director of Aquatic Health
Positions Managed: Veterinary Students, Other Aquatic Health Personnel as assigned
Location: New York Aquarium; In-Person
Scope: Based at New York Aquarium; Occasional multi-site at other WCS Parks or field projects
Position Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean.  We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence.  Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission. 
Position Summary:
The Veterinarian is integral in providing quality medical and surgical care to the New York Aquarium animal collection and serves as a mentor within the Aquatic Health Department, a complex multi-veterinarian, multi-technician health care setting. This position also participates in local field conservation projects with the New York Bight Program.
Principal Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Aquatic Health Department (AHD), Animal Department staff, Life Support Staff, and the Bronx Zoo Zoological Health Program to provide excellent medical, surgical, and preventative medical care to the New York Aquarium (NYA) animal collection, serving a primarily clinical role, and, when assigned, providing medical care to the animals in the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) zoos.

  • Coordinate the veterinary student externship program and supervise externs, including providing input for final reviews (students).

  • Contribute to mentoring WCS veterinary clinical residents on rotation at NYA and AHD personnel, including veterinary technicians, water quality lab personnel, hospital manager, program assistant, volunteers, and interns.

  • Assist with administrative functions of the Aquatic Animal Health Center (AAHC), including purchasing, budget, inventory management, and developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.

  • Assist in implementing and maintaining the preventative medicine program consistent with current best practices in aquatic veterinary medicine.

  • Assist in coordinating communication, scheduling, and veterinary procedures associated with animal shipments, acquisitions, dispositions, and the quarantine process.

  • As time and other responsibilities permit, represent WCS via participation in conferences, workshops, professional organizations, local and/or international projects and activities, research, and publications/presentations.

  • Participate in the New York Bight Program, including field involvement, lab sample processing, research, presentations and/or publications of data.

  • Perform gross post-mortem examinations on deceased collection fish and invertebrates and coordinate with Zoological Health Program (ZHP) pathologists and outside histopathology laboratory.

  • Perform related tasks and duties as required.


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