Laboratory/Technical Assistant
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban
public research university and anchor institution, located in
Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a
Laboratory/Technical Assistant. Reporting to the Principal
Investigator, this Laboratory/Technical Assistant provides
technical support in a Drosophila neurobiology laboratory in the
Department of Biological Sciences, School of Arts and
Sciences-Newark. The laboratory conducts research in genetics and
cell biology using Drosophila (fruit flies) as a model organism.
The research is focused on understanding the genetic and molecular
contributions to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative
disorders. This position is responsible for and not limited to the
following: Performing laboratory experiments using and building on
knowledge of established techniques of cellular and molecular
biology, including methods to analyze proteins and DNA derived from
Drosophila and E. coli. Performing molecular and biochemical work,
fly genetics and dissection, fly husbandry, tissue preparation, and
optimal imaging. Using biochemical purification techniques,
including immunoprecipitation and immunoblotting. Making media and
solutions. Overview The Department of Biological Sciences is a
teaching and research department that offers multiple educational,
research and outreach programs in alignment with core guiding
principles of Rutgers University – Newark. Important to the
department mission is its contribution to education that supports
and guides a large robust population of undergraduate students
preparing for careers in healthcare professions as well as academic
and private sector biomedical fields. Additionally, the department
offers Ph.D. and MS graduate programs that provide advanced
scholarly and research training in Cell, Molecular, and
Developmental Biology. Preferred Qualifications Experience working
with a genetic model organism, media and solution-making skills,
molecular biology experience, and familiarity with biochemical
procedures.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Yonkers , Laboratory/Technical Assistant, Science, Research & Development , Newark, New York
