Laboratory Researcher IV

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Researcher IV for DLS Molecular Biology & Biochem. This position works under supervision of lab head and PhD scientists, and as part of a collaborative multi-institution team.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Performs a variety of tasks devoted to understanding the biology of healthy aging and screening for health-promoting interventions using the C. elegans genetics model.
• Oversees laboratory strain collection inputs and outputs with guidance from the Principle Investigator.
• Performs professional entry-level experiments using standard basic techniques.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, including biochemistry, biology, genetics, or molecular genetics or a related scientific field or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant research experience in a laboratory setting emphasizing precision in media preparation.

City:

Piscataway

State:

NJ

Equipment Utilized:

CeleST C. elegans Swim Tracker data collection, -80 freezers, incubators and autoclaves, dissecting microscopes, computers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Standard laboratory conditions.