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Job Title: Laboratory Group Leader and InstructorJob Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Group Leader and Instructor to provide professional-level technical support in a large university laboratory setting. The role involves leading and instructing laboratory technicians, assistants, and students while applying scientific research methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

+ Function as the group leader and instructor for laboratory technicians, laboratory assistants, and students in a large university laboratory.

+ Provide professional-level laboratory technical support, applying scientific research and clinical methods.

+ Perform and oversee multistage purifications, nucleic acid extractions, assays, and tests.

+ Prepare tissues, chemicals, and specimens for testing, including the breeding of small animals if necessary.

+ Log and enter computer records of sample identity and processing data.

+ Inventory, store, and track extracted samples in a -80 degrees centigrade freezer storage system.

+ Retrieve and prepare stored samples for distribution to investigators, maintaining a computer log of samples.

+ Perform quality control and assurance checks as samples are processed, investigating sample discrepancy problems.

+ Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and prepare reagents and solutions.

+ Assist with maintaining supplies and materials, and cross-train in cell culture activities.

+ Order supplies, interface with service personnel for instrumentation, and sign off on service work performed.

+ Act as a contributing author on progress reports and manuscripts.

+ Respond to equipment operation failures, such as freezer alarms, by notifying supervisors and executing relocation and repair plans.

+ Operate robotic systems for high-throughput analysis and perform basic molecular biology assays, including DNA/RNA isolation and PCR.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Biology.

+ Academic lab experience, including courses and labs related to biology.

+ Proficiency in manual or automated pipetting, single or multichannel.

+ At least three months of documented laboratory training in each specialty for high complexity testing.

+ Experience in DNA and/or biochemical extraction, blood cell separation, and tissue culture.

+ Working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, and database systems.

+ Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.

+ Must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds.

+ Operate and maintain sophisticated equipment.

+ Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.

+ Effective communication skills and participation in occupational health and safety programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a biological science.

+ Transcript required if the academic major is not specified.

+ 32 hours of science with 16 for chemistry and 16 for biology; 3 hours of mathematics.

+ Degrees from outside of the United States require a credential equivalency evaluation from NACES or AICE.

+ Prefer experience handling biological samples and biohazardous materials.

Work Environment

The work involves biobanking and bioprocessing activities in a laboratory setting. The position requires working from Tuesday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (2nd shift).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Piscataway, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Piscataway,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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