Research Associate III

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription coverage

Paid vacation & holidays

Retirement benefits (defined contrib.)

Educational benefits for employee/deps

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University, located in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a Research Associate III in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the PI, you will perform technical laboratory research, track specimens, and maintain detailed records per SOPs, with emphasis on multi-omic workflows and core facility collaboration.

The role requires strong animal work experience, molecular biology skills, and meticulous data management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Developmental Biology, or another relevant science plus one year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's degree in the same fields plus two years of related research experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard experiments in the lab: Microscopy, electrophoresis, PCR, Western blotting, flow cytometry on mouse and human specimens.
• Assist with animal husbandry and administration of medications to mice via multiple routes; collect specimens and analyze biomarkers.
• Assist in animal surgery, imaging, dissection and sample collection for qPCR and related analyses.
• Culture mammalian cell lines and conduct cell-based in vitro assays.
• Operate lab equipment including centrifuges, pH meters, spectrophotometers, microscopes, and confocal systems.
• Record data, compute analyses, and write reports on research findings.
• Assist in ordering, packing, and storing lab supplies and maintaining inventory.

Skills

Animal work

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology

Education

Master's degree in Molecular Biology/Immunology/Cell Biology/Genetics/Biochemistry or related

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology/Immunology/Cell Biology/Genetics/Biochemistry or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

R Studio (preferred)

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Associate III

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department: CINJ - Pediatric Hematology/On

Overview: RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION MISSION AND CORE VALUES:

VISION: Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION: Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge. Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection. Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge. Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions. Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals.

Posting Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Associate III within Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the primary purpose of the Research Associate III is to perform technical research activities within the laboratory and assist in the conduct of highly specialized research. The Research Associate III will be responsible for specimen tracking, processing, organization and analysis. The Research Associate III will be expected to maintain detailed records of experiments and activities according to laboratory standard operating procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Performs standard experiments in the lab: Microscopy (light, fluorescent, or confocal); electrophoresis (nucleic acid and protein); PCR; Western blotting; flow cytometry (multiparameter and spectral) of mouse and human specimens; DNA/RNA extraction; preparation of samples (murine and human) for ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq (bulk, single-cell, and spatial), RNAseq (bulk, single-cell, and spatial), and other multi-omic approaches in collaboration with the appropriate institutional core facilities.
• Assists with animal husbandry, administration of medications to mice via oral, intraperitoneal, intravenous, or other necessary routes of administration, collection of specimens (blood, cerebrospinal fluid, organs), histology, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and analysis of biomarkers.
• Assists in animal surgery, imaging, injections, dissection and various other research, as well as sample collection/harvesting of tissues and analyze samples by PCR and qPCR.
• Cultures mammalian cell lines (e.g. murine, human, etc.) and conducting cell-based in vitro assays.
• Operates lab equipment such as centrifuges, pH meters, analytical balancers, scintillation counters, spectrophotometers, light microscopes, and confocal microscope.
• Performs vital analysis and calculations, records data, and writes reports on research findings.
• Assists in ordering, packing, unpacking, storing, and classification of lab supplies as necessary.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 18S

Minimum Salary: 51988.000

Mid Range Salary: 61929.000

Maximum Salary: 72984.000

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: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description: HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Developmental Biology, or another relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Developmental Biology, or another relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in animal (mouse) work, analytic techniques (e.g. flow cytometry, biochemical assays, immunological assays, HPLC, mass spectrometry, etc.), and assisting and/or performing molecular and cancer cell biology experiment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and maintain general laboratory functions is desired, must be able to maintain accurate records, follow laboratory safety guidelines and institutional policies.
• Must successfully complete mandatory lab safety/shipping training courses, as required by Rutgers Cancer Institute.
• Occasional overtime flexibility is required.
• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of R Studio or other bioinformatics software is a plus but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Lab environment. Moderate noise.
• Exposure to animal (mouse) blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs, and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST0256

Posting Open Date: 02/10/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ