Hackensack Meridian Health·Nutley, New Jersey
Conduct highly specialized technical research, including in vitro and in vivo assays, under the supervision of an Associate Member. Responsible for operating laboratory equipment, collecting specimens, and handling routine experimental issues.
Overview This Assistant Research Associate will be responsible for the conduct of highly specialized and technical research under the supervision of a full-time Associate Member. The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.
A day in the life of a Assistant Research Associateat Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Conducts experiments, small animal research and/or laboratory tasks under direct supervision. Performs a variety of assays, tests and studies of a routine nature This includes but is is not limited to in vitro screening (e.g., drug susceptibility, drug uptake, ELISA, etc) and in vivo assays (PK/PD, drug efficacy, drug toxicity, etc) Operates laboratory equipment necessary for lab research. This includes but is not limited to operation/familiarity of cell analyzers, cell sorters, plate readers, optical imaging instruments microscopes and HPLC analyzers. Collects, prepares and evaluates specimens. Handles routine issues and problems related to experimentation and instrument operation, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Adheres to the standards identified by the HMH's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1-2 years of related research and/or science experience, or Bachelor's Degree and a post graduate certification in a science or research discipline with 0-1 year relative experience, or a Masters/Post graduate degree. A minimum of one year of experience conducting and designing research projects. Solid work ethic and desire to grow. Strong organization skills with attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work as an effective member of a team. Education,
Preferred: Familiarity with at least one advanced laboratory equipment including but not limited to FACS analyzers, FACS sorters, multifunctional plate readers, optical imagers, confocal and fluorescence microscopes, HPLC systems and mass spectrometers. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $56,430.40 Annually Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of research experience, or a Master's/postgraduate degree. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and a minimum of one year of experience designing and conducting research projects.
Market context
In New Jersey, assistant research associate roles at centers for discovery and innovation are typically competitive because employers look for candidates who can manage projects, document results carefully, and work well across research teams. This posting calls for a bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of research experience, or a master’s/postgraduate degree, plus at least one year designing and conducting research projects. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time against the original description, then tailor your application to show organized project tracking and hands-on research experience.