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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Laboratory Assistant
Posting Number 23TM0237
Department Waksman Inst of Microbiology
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
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Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the Waksman Institute of Microbiology. The laboratory is within the Waksman Institute, joint with the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, and conducts molecular, genetic, neurophysiological and behavioral research on questions related to Drosophila circadian nervous system function and behavior in response to salient internal and external cues. The position will report directly to the laboratory Principal Investigator (PI).
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Supports research in an externally funded program investigating circadian output signaling in the Drosophila brain, and participate in tool development for fly behavioral genetics.
• Conducts research on questions related to Drosophila neurophysiology and behavioral genetics.

Position Status
Hours Per Week 19
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Position Salary $16 per hour
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Qualifications
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.

Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications

• Prior laboratory research experience in a Drosophila lab is preferred.
• At least two years experience as a laboratory technician in a life science academic research laboratory or the equivalent.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior research experience in a Drosophila lab is needed to perform this job.
• Basic skills such as pipetting, creating molar solutions, running agarose and protein gels, planning genetic crosses of model organisms, and keeping laboratory records are also needed to perform the job tasks.
• Candidates should be familiar with Drosophila husbandry, Drosophila genetics, use of genetically encoded indicators of cell physiology, design, performance and analysis of circadian behavioral assays and execution of q-RT- PCR experiments.

Equipment Utilized

• Must be familiar with epifluorescence microscopes, gel electrophoresis, RNA isolation systems, PCR machines, autoclaves, gas tanks/regulators, Apple computers, Windows PCs, Drosophila activity monitors.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, and OriginLab statistical analysis software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work may involve involves possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances.
• Occasionally stoops and bends.
• Long periods of standing and/or sitting.
• Occasionally lifts and/or carries objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally reaches and grasps with arms and hands.

Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Open Date 04/24/2023
Posting Close Date 05/24/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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
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