Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Principal Lab Assistant |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department |
RWJ - Neuroscience & Cell Biol |
| 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 Principal Laboratory Assistant for the department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Performs the routine work involved in cleaning and sterilizing of laboratory equipment, as well as a variety of general laboratory services, for the
RWJMS Basic Science Departments (N&CB, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Pharmacology).
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Cleans, dries and sterilizes glassware and other washable items in accordance with the proper procedures and techniques. Distributes and stores sterilized items in accordance with established procedures.
- Operates and performs simple maintenance on equipment utilized in the washing, drying and sterilizing of glassware.
- May assist in the mixing of simple chemicals and solutions and in the conduct of experiments.
- Performs duties involved in the general cleaning and daily analysis / maintenance of equipment rooms.
- In case of radioactive glassware, separates from regular glassware and cleans and/or hand washes, as required.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
147 |
| Salary Details |
$21.94/hour |
| Minimum Salary |
21.940 |
| Mid Range Salary |
22.440 |
| Maximum Salary |
23.110 |
| 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
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
35 / week |
| Standard Hours |
35.00 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| Union Description |
Teamsters 97 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
PERS |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Three (3) years of related laboratory experience.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand, or communicate in English, sufficiently to perform job duties.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Should be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Work Environment: Laboratory environment. Moderate Noise.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0102 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Piscataway (RBHS) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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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 |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Jan 21, 2026