Laboratory/Technical Assistant (Research 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 (Research Assistant). Reporting to
the Associate Research Professor in Psychology, this
Laboratory/Technical Assistant assists in data collection and
analysis of rodent behavior. This position is responsible for and
not limited to the following. Performing procedures on animals.
Cleaning and maintaining behavioral testing equipment. Assisting
with laboratory management. Updating and maintaining data files and
associated computer software. Performing animal husbandry duties.
Training and overseeing undergraduate students working in the
laboratory. Maintaining animals in accordance with Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ) protocols. Overview The
Psychology department at Rutgers University – Newark (RU-N) is made
up of world-class experts in development, perceptual, social,
psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. Members of our department
engage in research collaborations that cross departments, campuses,
institutions, and countries, engaging with and serving the greater
Newark area, providing invaluable hands-on lab experience to
undergraduates, and fostering student involvement in research. It
is also home to the most popular RU-N Major. Preferred
Qualifications Experience in rodent behavior testing.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Scranton , Laboratory/Technical Assistant (Research Assistant), Science, Research & Development , Newark, Pennsylvania
