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Laboratory Researcher III

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Oct 30, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Laboratory Researcher III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	Pharm-Pharmacology&Toxicology
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. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Researcher III for the School of Pharmacy. The Laboratory Researcher III will conduct professional-level experiments and research, while assisting and coordinating the activities of basic research and histology lab members. The Laboratory Researcher III will perform professional-level experiments and research using various techniques, carry out routine and non-routine work with occasional review of work outputs by supervisors, and will document work performed via databases, lab notebooks, and other platforms. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Collects/sorts/processes/inventories samples, performs analysis, and presents results to students, peers, and supervisory management. Inventories laboratory supplies and consumables. Prepares weekly ordering lists and tracks received items. Utilizes and maintains highly specialized equipment while keeping the workplace and laboratory organized, clean, and safe in accordance with established procedures. Trains and leads students and technicians through various laboratory-related activities. Performs other tasks including animal care, observation, experimentation, surgery, euthanasia, necropsy, and histology techniques, including fixation, wet trimming, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and mounting slides. Makes decisions and choices following standard practices and procedures, the scientific method (observation, hypothesis, experimentation, inductive and deductive reasoning, and analysis), and effective scientific communication.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Salary Details	$80,000
Minimum Salary	62129.000
Mid Range Salary	78642.000
Maximum Salary	95154.000
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
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and a minimum of two years research experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience in building and leading collaborative scientific teams and facilitating collaborative research. Leadership experience with significant responsibility in the context of research & development programs. Excellent written and oral skills. Experience in preparing SOPs, training documents, and reports. Specialized training, including the development, design, and execution of animal studies and precise laboratory record maintenance is integral to successful collaborations with faculty, students, and other researchers. Supervisory experience. Visual acuity and the ability to distinguish fine gradation of colors, manual dexterity in both hands, above-average eye-hand coordination. Ability to grasp and manipulate small instruments and delicate equipment.
Preferred Qualifications	A PhD in biological sciences. At least 7 years of experience as a basic research laboratory manager. 10 years of experience in vivo laboratory animal study design and execution (preferably in fields of toxicology, pharmacology, and/or pathology). In vivo exposure models (pregnancy rodent models). Intratracheal instillation or inhalation. Fluorescently labeled nanoparticles (e.g., rhodamine-tagged nanopolystyrene) with optical/fluorescent imaging. Vascular physiology and myography for vasoactivity and endothelial function of the aorta and other arteries. Ex vivo placental perfusion. Microsurgical cannulation & vessel preparation. Zeiss Axio Scan (or other multifluorochrome slide scanner) and morphometry software. Histology processor, embedding station, microtome, and auto stainer. Research caliber light and immunofluorescence microscopes and transmission electron microscopes Excellent written and oral skills. Experience in preparing/presenting data summaries and reports.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Good vision and manual dexterity. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. Exposure to rats/mice and hazardous chemicals. Universal precautions are mandatory.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST2293
Posting Open Date	10/30/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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