Lab Assistant

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Lab Assistant

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

Department
RWJ - Neurosurgery

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
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
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

Working Hours

Standard Hours
35.00

Daily Work Shift

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

Union Description
Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
PERS

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

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

Certifications/Licenses

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.
• Outstanding presentation skills.
• 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.

Equipment Utilized

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.

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST2030

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Piscataway (RBHS)

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details

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
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