Part-Time Research Scientist: Bio/Cell & Natural Products

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is seeking a part-time Research Associate in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The role involves coordinating NIH-funded projects and contributing to cross-disciplinary research on botanical extracts, retinoid pathways, and metabolism.

Responsibilities include protocol development, training student researchers, and supporting laboratory operations and compliance. The position is on-site with up to 19.5 hours per week in New Brunswick, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, or closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant hands-on research experience.
• Demonstrated advanced expertise in in vitro molecular characterization and mammalian cell interactions with botanical extracts and retinoid-driven pathways.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating NIH-funded projects across multiple studies.
• Support implementation and refinement of experimental protocols and project coordination.
• Provide guidance and training to student researchers and ensure laboratory operations and compliance.

Skills

In vitro biology

Project management

Communication & computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, or a closely related scientific field

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is seeking a part-time Research Associate in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The role involves coordinating NIH-funded projects and contributing to cross-disciplinary research on botanical extracts, retinoid pathways, and metabolism.

Responsibilities include protocol development, training student researchers, and supporting laboratory operations and compliance. The position is on-site with up to 19.5 hours per week in New Brunswick, NJ.