Overview |
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.
In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state. |
Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Laboratory Researcher for the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Performs various research and technical operations independently or as assigned, relating to investigatory activities of a laboratory, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations, and conclusions.
- Assists and conducts independent research relevant to the interest and field of coral and algal biology and multi-omics and culture of living organisms.
- Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology and instrumentation functions with the research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the PI’s lab.
- Conducts a continuous program of research and development regarding the analytical and instrumentation functions of the laboratory, constantly evaluates existing procedures where required to keep methodology and procedures current.
- Train and aid graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral fellows with their research programs.
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