Laboratory​/Technical Assistant

Overview

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University is hiring a Laboratory/Technical Assistant in the Department of Plant Biology.

• Water, cut, plant or weed research trials on research farms and in greenhouses.
• Maintain turfgrass research areas on campus and on farm.
• Assist with fertilizing, propagation of breeding materials, plant tissue collection, seed harvest, and develop propagation techniques.
• Organize and upkeep research areas and supplies.
• Assist PI or researchers in data collection and analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience in plant care, agriculture, or farm setting (preferred).
• Interest or knowledge of Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, or related discipline.

• Work in extreme weather conditions, including rain, wind, and cold.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Plant tissue collection for laboratory analysis.

• Medical, prescription drug and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, defined contribution plans, and voluntary tax‑deferred savings.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Position status:
Part time, 19.5 hours per week, day shift, fully on-site.

Salary: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour.

Working hours:

19.5 hours per week, day shift.

Full description can be found on the Rutgers website. For equal employment opportunities, see the Non-Discrimination Statement.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.