Lab Associate Jobs in New Jersey

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title Principal Lab Technician (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department CINJ - OHRS Admin

Overview

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:

VISION:

Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION:

Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES:

Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge
Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection
Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge
Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions
Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Principal Lab Technician within the Office of Human Research Service (OHRS) at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Under the direction of the Research Study Manager, the Principal Laboratory Technician assists in the acquisition, cryopreservation, processing cataloging and shipping of tissues/body fluid and other biological specimens from area hospital operating rooms, patient sites, pathology laboratories and various patient encounter areas for the Cancer Center Tissue Analytic Services/Bio-specimen Repository and related laboratories.

Must be able to work PM hours on a regular/permanent basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Transports and processes clinical trial biological specimens using established laboratory techniques including, but not limited to, sterile technique, PBMC, and RNA/DNA extraction/isolation.
• Stores and ships biological specimens according to standard laboratory operating procedures and/or protocol specific guidelines.
• Documents biological specimen collection and processing information onto specimen collection forms and/or Online Collaborative Research Environment (OnCore) to ensure thorough and accurate reimbursement for Clinical Trial Laboratory Activities.
• Reviews laboratory documentation for completeness, accuracy and consistency. Documents discrepancies and re/trains junior technicians in standard operating policies and procedures.
• Trains incoming technicians in research procedures, laboratory safety, and the use of equipment or instrumentation.
• Maintains current knowledge of all relevant Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH), International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements and guidelines for bio-specimen handling and storage.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 182

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 27.550

Mid Range Salary 28.050

Maximum Salary 28.890

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 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Associates Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of experience in a laboratory environment.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Ability to read, write, speak and understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform job duties.
- An understanding of the importance of the regulatory process in relation to specimens collected for specific clinical trials.
- Must be able to perform occasional overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
- No special vision requirements.
- Lifting up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Lab environment with moderate noise.
- Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory.
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Special Conditions

* Must be able to perform occasional overtime as needed.

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST0204

Posting Open Date 01/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have an Associates Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) year of experience in a laboratory environment?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

Optional Documents