Recruitment/Posting Title Laboratory Technical Assistant - Barker lab Posting Number 25TM0041 Department SAS - Psychology 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 Technical Assistant for Psychology department within the School of Arts & Sciences.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conducts research using preclinical models of substance use disorders with a specific emphasis on how stressors such as chronic pain might drive changes in the brain. As a part of this, we have been working to examine the contributions of specific receptors as we try to identify better treatment strategies. Runs behavioral experiments in rodents, helping with the histological processing for brain tissue, and providing other general kinds of laboratory support. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $18 - $20 per hour Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly