RESEARCH ASSISTANT PRN

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

RESEARCH ASSISTANT PRN

Camden, NJ

Job ID 64324

Job Type Per Diem

Shift Day

Specialty Other Professional

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org (opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

Assists the Principal Investigator and other members of the research team with preparation of IRB protocols, consent forms, and development of study budget. Work as a team player with all involved in the studies.

Working knowledge of general principles in genetics and molecular biology, as well as accurate and timely record keeping, impeccable organization, and demonstrated interest in working in a laboratory setting is needed to excel in this role

• * The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a biological research laboratory and experience working with rodents in a wet lab setting


• * Ability to analyze research results using statistical software


• * Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office suite or similar spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation software


• * Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and strong communication skills are required


• * Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to administer study protocols, as necessary


• * Maintaining, collecting and preparing records of data as well as results for presentations, papers, etc.


• * Processing the clinical samples such as embedding, section and staining using HE or IHC as needed


• * Maintaining a mouse colony, contributing experimentally to ongoing research projects and overseeing general laboratory operations and laboratory supplies


• * Training residents or fellows under supervision in research methods and procedures as needed


• * Performing other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must be proficient in mouse husbandry, PCR-based genotyping, cell culture, flow cytometry, as well as DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and detection techniques. Additionally, this candidate must excel in standard molecular biology techniques and assays and have skill sets in molecular cloning, cell culture, western blotting and PCR.

Experience Required

0-2 years research experience.

Education Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL OR GED

Hourly Rate Min $16.5

Hourly Rate Max $25

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]