Research Assistant – Genetics & Wet Lab (Per Diem)

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health seeks a Research Assistant PRN in Camden, NJ to support the Principal Investigator with protocol prep and study budget development. The role requires working with a mouse colony, molecular biology techniques, and data collection in a busy lab setting.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of research experience, high school or GED, and willingness to work day shifts with potential early mornings, evenings, or weekends. Salary is hourly and offers per diem scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience in a biological research lab preferred.
• Proficiency with general lab techniques and data recording.
• Ability to work in a team and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Investigator and team with protocol preparation and consent forms.
• Maintain a mouse colony and oversee general laboratory operations.
• Prepare and process samples using HE or IHC as needed.
• Train residents or fellows under supervision in research methods.
• Perform data collection and prepare results for presentations and papers.

Skills

Mouse husbandry

PCR genotyping

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Education

HIGH SCHOOL OR GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cooper Norcross Health seeks a Research Assistant PRN in Camden, NJ to support the Principal Investigator with protocol prep and study budget development. The role requires working with a mouse colony, molecular biology techniques, and data collection in a busy lab setting.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of research experience, high school or GED, and willingness to work day shifts with potential early mornings, evenings, or weekends. Salary is hourly and offers per diem scheduling.