Laboratory​/Technical Assistant

Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences is a teaching and research department that offers multiple educational, research and outreach programs in alignment with core guiding principles of Rutgers University - Newark. Important to the department mission is its contribution to education that supports and guides a large robust population of undergraduate students preparing for careers in healthcare professions as well as academic and private sector biomedical fields.

Additionally, the department offers Ph.D. and MS graduate programs that provide advanced scholarly and research training in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology.

Rutgers University-Newark seeks a Laboratory/Technical Assistant. The role reports to the Principal Investigator and provides technical support for biomedical research projects by applying established scientific methods and laboratory techniques.

• Performs routine and multistep experimental procedures, including sample preparation, biochemical and molecular assays, and data collection.
• Maintains and propagates cell cultures and other biological specimens; prepares tissues, reagents, and experimental materials for analysis and assists with experimental setup and execution.
• Assists with in vivo studies involving live animals, including routine handling, husbandry coordination, and preparation for experimental procedures in compliance with institutional animal care and use guidelines.
• Efficiently conducts routine and multistep laboratory experiments, including molecular, cellular, and biochemical assays.
• Ensures accurate record-keeping, proper maintenance of laboratory equipment, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Supports related technical activities, including basic data management and coordination of laboratory operations as needed.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical discipline or equivalent education and laboratory experience.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ability to follow established laboratory protocols; experience with molecular and/or cellular biology techniques (e.g., immunohistochemistry, PCR, genotyping, cell culture, biochemical assays); strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accurate record-keeping; effective written and verbal communication; basic computer proficiency; experience with data organization and basic data analysis; adherence to safety and compliance requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  prior experience in a biomedical research laboratory; experience working with live animals (mouse handling, colony maintenance, husbandry, genotyping); familiarity with institutional and regulatory guidelines related to animal research (e.g., IACUC).

• 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.

$42,000.00 to $47,000.00 per year.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their 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.

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