Hourly Laboratory Assistant - Dr Warner's Group

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Endocrine Disruption and Chemical Biology Laboratory at a leading university is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support research on environmental chemicals and their effects on reproductive biology. The role involves executing experiments, managing inventory, and contributing to a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Analytical Chemistry

Synthetic Chemistry

Education

BA/BS in a scientific discipline

MS in a scientific discipline

Job description

Title:

Hourly Laboratory Assistant - Dr Warner's Group

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 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 if the candidate can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing them for success in the position.

Additional Details:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position: Part-Time