Laboratory Research Assistant - Casual
Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, United States
Position Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant – Casual for the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. This position will provide research assistance to Dr. Suzie Chen and Dr. Wei‑Xing Zong for their collaboration titled, “Characterization of unique gene identified from CRIPSPR /Cas9 screen in interleukin‑3‑dependent B‑cell lymphoma cells”. The Laboratory Research Assistant – Casual will participate in cancer research by providing laboratory and/or technical support duties involving the application of scientific research methods and techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Perform multistage purifications including accurately making solutions and buffers.
Homogenize mouse tissues and prepare protein lysates for western immunoblots.
Determine protein concentration on samples.
Prepare samples for SDS gels and run SDS polyacrylamide gels.
Perform Western blots and probe with primary and secondary antibodies.
Analyze the western blots and decide on follow‑up experiments.
Maintain cultured cells.
Derive individual clones with tagged protein markers.
Characterize clones and select the most appropriate ones for in vivo testing.
Maintain an orderly notebook of all experiments and track tissue/protein lysate samples stored in freezers and cell clones in liquid nitrogen.
Write up results for publication.
Salary
$30.00 per hour
Benefits
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 Information
Part Time – 19.75 hours per week
Fully on‑site work arrangement.
Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly.
Employee designation: PeopleSoft
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests, or other technical work may be substituted for the degree.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Practical understanding and working knowledge of basic scientific techniques.
Proper use of the laboratory balance and understanding and use of the mole concept.
Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non‑computerized formats and write up results for publication.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to participate in required occupational health and safety programs.
Ability to learn and apply job‑specific techniques through structured training.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant science or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Posting Dates
Open Date: 04/24/2026
Close Date: 05/08/2026
Location
Rutgers University - New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ
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
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant – Casual for the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. This position will provide research assistance to Dr. Suzie Chen and Dr. Wei‑Xing Zong for their collaboration titled, “Characterization of unique gene identified from CRIPSPR /Cas9 screen in interleukin‑3‑dependent B‑cell lymphoma cells”. The Laboratory Research Assistant – Casual will participate in cancer research by providing laboratory and/or technical support duties involving the application of scientific research methods and techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Perform multistage purifications including accurately making solutions and buffers.
Homogenize mouse tissues and prepare protein lysates for western immunoblots.
Determine protein concentration on samples.
Prepare samples for SDS gels and run SDS polyacrylamide gels.
Perform Western blots and probe with primary and secondary antibodies.
Analyze the western blots and decide on follow‑up experiments.
Maintain cultured cells.
Derive individual clones with tagged protein markers.
Characterize clones and select the most appropriate ones for in vivo testing.
Maintain an orderly notebook of all experiments and track tissue/protein lysate samples stored in freezers and cell clones in liquid nitrogen.
Write up results for publication.
Salary
$30.00 per hour
Benefits
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 Information
Part Time – 19.75 hours per week
Fully on‑site work arrangement.
Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly.
Employee designation: PeopleSoft
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests, or other technical work may be substituted for the degree.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Practical understanding and working knowledge of basic scientific techniques.
Proper use of the laboratory balance and understanding and use of the mole concept.
Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non‑computerized formats and write up results for publication.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to participate in required occupational health and safety programs.
Ability to learn and apply job‑specific techniques through structured training.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant science or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Posting Dates
Open Date: 04/24/2026
Close Date: 05/08/2026
Location
Rutgers University - New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ
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
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