Biotech Lab Assistant Jobs in Wayne, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Student Assistant
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department
NJMS - Immunity & Infection Ce
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 five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, 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-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's 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 Student Assistant in the Center for Immunity and Inflammation with the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).
The Student Lab Assistant will provide essential support to the Med Track student's project and help manage the daily operations of the lab. This position is crucial for maintaining the lab's organization, assisting in data collection and entry, operating equipment, and contributing to ongoing research experiments. The assistant will play a key role in ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, supporting the overall productivity of the lab.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Maintain Lab Organization: Ensure that the lab is well-organized, tidy, and equipped for daily operations and research experiments.
• Support Data Collection and Entry: Assist with gathering, entering, and managing data to ensure accuracy and timely completion of research tasks.
• Operate Equipment: Help set up and operate lab equipment, ensuring that all tools and instruments are functioning properly for experiments.
• Contribute to Research Experiments: Assist in conducting research, including preparation and execution of experiments, following established protocols.
• Assist with Lab Operations: Support daily administrative and operational tasks to ensure smooth lab functioning.
• Enhance Lab Productivity: Contribute to the efficiency of the lab by assisting with tasks, ensuring the timely completion of duties, and providing general support to lab staff and researchers.

FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
99H
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
15.92
Mid Range Salary
75.00
Maximum Salary
150.00
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
Part Time
Working Hours
19.9
Standard Hours
20.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description
Student Hourly Employees
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Current enrollment in a relevant academic program (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field).

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory setting or assisting with research projects is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• Familiarity with data collection, entry processes, and lab equipment operation is a plus.

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds (e.g., lab equipment or supplies).
• Ability to move and operate lab equipment and materials.
• Repetitive motions, including typing and data entry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Research-driven environment where safety and attention to detail are a priority.
• Work may involve exposure to typical laboratory chemicals, reagents, and equipment.
• Regular interaction with lab staff, researchers, and students.

Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1422
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
Newark
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
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