Laboratory​/Technical Assistant - Temporary

Position Details

Posting

Title:

Laboratory/Technical Assistant - Temporary

Posting Number: 25TM0425

Department: DLS Center for Collaborative N

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and comprises 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences with over 100 majors, programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty, teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff.

Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services to support its teaching, research and service missions. We are committed to providing departments, programs and centers with reliable service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency. Rutgers is a premiere Research 1, public land‑grant institution. The SAS Strategic Plan guides our mission. Applicants are encouraged to describe in their cover letter how they will advance our mission of excellence.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory/Technical Assistant for the Abraira Lab within SAS. Under general guidance and direction, this position provides basic level laboratory and technical support, involving the application of scientific research methods and techniques, specifically in the study of somatosensory circuit analysis in preclinical animal models.

Key duties include:

• Ensuring accurate completion of routine laboratory procedures and experiments following established protocols.
• Performing multistage purifications, assays, and tests; preparing tissues, chemicals, and specimens; maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Maintaining mouse colonies with accurate records.
• Assisting with mouse colony management, breeding, genotyping, and animal husbandry tasks under supervision.
• Ensuring accurate data collection from behavioral experiments.
• Conducting standardized mouse behavioral tests following established protocols; recording and organizing behavioral data.
• Organizing accurate data ready for analysis.
• Entering experimental data into databases, organizing files, and preparing basic summaries and charts under direction.
• Cleans, organizes, and stocks laboratory space.
• Maintains laboratory organization, cleans equipment, orders supplies, and ensures compliance with safety protocols.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Salary Details: $40,000 - $43,000

Offer Information: Final salary offer may be determined by qualifications, experience, and availability of department or grant funds. Market benchmarks and internal equity considerations may apply. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages.

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

Position Status: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5

Daily

Work Shift:

Day

Work Arrangement: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Consistent with Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, the hybrid arrangement is not guaranteed and is subject to approval in the Flex Work@RU application system. Details may be found at the Rutgers Future of Work site.

Payroll Designation: People Soft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Posting Open Date: 10/28/2025

Posting Close Date: 03/04/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements: If employment will commence during Flu Season, vaccination requirements may apply. Policies may require proof of vaccination or exemptions. Non-compliance may rescind offer or result in termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status. See the Non-Discrimination Statement for details.

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