Lab Assistant

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits with defined plans

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Jersey seeks a Lab Assistant for the Neurosurgery department at RWJ Medical School. The role supports ongoing laboratory activities, manages supply inventories, and maintains an animal colony with compliance oversight.

The position requires one year of basic science lab experience, neuroscience background, and strong organization, communication, and data handling skills. On-site work with standard hours is expected, with potential exposure to regulatory protocols.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working in a basic science lab environment.
• Background in neuroscience and/or cell biology and be able to work with rodents for behavioral experiments and conduct molecular, cellular and electrophysiological experiments with training and supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assists in packing, unpacking, storing, and maintaining lab supplies and materials.
• Ensures that glassware and equipment are kept clean and properly stored.
• Prepares stock solutions and buffers.
• Assisted with the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments.
• Assists in maintaining records and files.
• Aid in minor animal surgeries, molecular, cellular, and electrophysiological experiments.
• Perform animal colony maintenance related duties as assigned.

Skills

Neuroscience background

Rodent handling

Data management

Graphing & statistics

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Lab Assistant for the department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Senior Research Associate and Postdoctoral Researchers, the Lab Assistant will be responsible for supporting ongoing laboratory activities and managing supply inventories, including managing and maintaining experimental animal colony. The laboratory assistant will contribute to meeting regulatory compliance ( IRB and possible IACUC ), maintaining research progress report, design history file, and compiling regulatory protocols; The research assistant will be responsible for the organization and archiving collected both animal and human subject data.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists in packing, unpacking, storing, and maintaining lab supplies and materials.
• Ensures that glassware and equipment are kept clean and properly stored.
• Prepares stock solutions and buffers.
• Assisted with the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments.
• Assists in maintaining records and files.
• Aid in minor animal surgeries, molecular, cellular, and electrophysiological experiments.
• Perform animal colony maintenance related duties as assigned.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

132

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 20.280

Mid Range Salary 20.780

Maximum Salary 21.400

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• 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

Standard Hours 35.00

Daily Work Shift

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

PERS

Minimum Education and Experience

• One year of experience working in a basic science lab environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Background in neuroscience and/or cell biology and be able to work with rodents for behavioral experiments and conduct molecular, cellular and electrophysiological experiments with training and supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Effective communication skills for presenting data and interacting with team members.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of research integrity and compliance with institutional guidelines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Attentive to record keeping, filing, data management, integrity, and accuracy.
• Must be able to work independently and/or collaboratively.
• Experience in graphing, statistical analysis, and data management skills.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and an advanced level of Excel/spreadsheet data organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biological sciences, molecular biology, computer science, engineering or a related science field.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: The position requires the ability to perform laboratory work, including standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods. The candidate must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment ( PPE ) for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in a laboratory environment that may involve exposure to biological samples, chemicals, and standard laboratory equipment. The candidate must adhere to all institutional safety guidelines and federal regulations. The noise level is generally moderate. Some work may require flexible scheduling to meet experimental timelines.

Posting Number

25ST2030

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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Supplemental Questions

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• * Do you have one year of experience working in a basic science lab environment?
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