Recruitment/Posting Title Laboratory Assistant (Computational) Posting Number 24TM0135 Department SAS-DLS-Ctr Collab Neurosci Overview The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts. SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.

SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.

The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) – Abraira Lab. This position is dedicated to providing basic level laboratory and technical support, with a specific emphasis on the study of Low-Threshold Mechanoreceptors (LTMR) subtypes and their roles in innocuous touch circuitry in the mouse spinal cord.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Encompasses a range of duties, primarily focused on research and experimentation in the field of somatosensation using mouse genetics. Conducts laboratory experiments and developing research protocols to gain rigorous and innovative research outcomes. Handles mouse behavior analysis to gain insights into the impact of genetic variations on somatosensory processing and related behaviors. This task is achieved through designing and conducting mouse behavioral experiments and interpreting the resulting data. Entails mouse colony management, ensuring the availability of specific genetic strains of mice for research, which includes managing, breeding, and genotyping mouse colonies. Enhances the depth and breadth of research through interdisciplinary efforts and sharing findings with both internal and external research teams. Involves publication and dissemination activities, including writing and contributing to peer-reviewed publications and presenting findings at scientific forums and conferences. Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $15.13-$25.00 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly