Overview: 

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School. 

Posting Summary:

Supporting the research of Dr. Xingyun Qi, Department of Biology, the laboratory assistant will, under general guidance and direction, provide basic level laboratory and/or technical support duties involving the application of scientific research methods and techniques. Performs multistage purifications, other assays, and tests; propagates specimens and cell cultures; prepares tissues, chemicals, and/or living subjects for testing and performs related duties as assigned.

This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.

Work Arrangement:

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. (Department Head approval required via attached form or ROCS) 

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets. 

Required Qualifications:

Requires a 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.