Hourly Laboratory Assistant

Davita Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research laboratory is looking for a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support studies bridging reproductive biology, toxicology, and environmental chemistry. Successful candidates will execute chemistry experiments, analyze results, and contribute to an inclusive lab environment focused on professional development and scientific discovery.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS in a scientific discipline, MS preferred.
• Chemistry or biochemistry laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Execute synthetic or analytical chemistry experiments.
• Manage chemical ordering and inventory.
• Facilitate daily laboratory operations.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Synthetic chemistry

Laboratory management

Education

BA/BS in a scientific discipline

MS in a scientific discipline

Job description

Title:
Hourly Laboratory Assistant

Department:
Chemistry and Environmental Science

Reports To:
Assistant Professor Chemistry and Environmental Science

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The Endocrine
Disruption and Chemical Biology Laboratory (EDC Lab) is recruiting a Laboratory Assistant to join our team in 2025. Our research bridges reproductive biology,
toxicology, and sustainable chemistry to study the mechanisms by which
environmental chemicals act as endocrine disruptors. Specifically, we combine
chemical biology techniques with in vitro mouse models of the female
reproductive system to study environmentally relevant mixtures of chemical
toxicants.

Essential Functions:
The Laboratory Assistant will execute synthetic or analytical chemistry experiments, manage chemical
ordering and inventory, and facilitate daily laboratory operations. As a member
of the team, the Laboratory Assistant will perform experiments, analyze results,
present locally and nationally, receive mentorship from the PI, and be a part
of an inclusive environment that supports creativity, professional development,
and scientific discovery.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- BA/BS in a
scientific discipline minimum, MS preferred.
- Chemistry or
biochemistry laboratory experience.
- At
the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be
exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically
preparing the candidate for success in the position.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time