Molecular Biology Technician

Lab Technician Molecular Biology / Molecular Diagnostics R&D

Position: Part Time Laboratory Technician: up to 20 hrs per week with flexibility in specific days and times

Job location : NJIT Newark
Department: Research & Development – Molecular Diagnostics
Experience: 1–3 years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience
Education Preferred: B.Sc./B.Tech. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, or related field. Students with practical lab experience are welcome to apply.

• Perform DNA extraction from whole blood and other biological samples using manual and automated extraction methods.
• Perform RNA extraction where required for assay development.
• Prepare and process samples for molecular biology experiments.
• Prepare PCR/qPCR master mixes, reagents, primers, probes, and other assay components under supervision.
• Set up and perform real-time PCR experiments for R&D activities.
• Support real-time PCR kit development, optimization, and validation.
• Assist in evaluating assay performance, including parameters such as amplification efficiency, specificity, sensitivity, reproducibility, and precision.
• Perform serial dilutions and preparation of standards/control materials as required.
• Run positive, negative, and internal controls as part of experimental workflows.
• Operate and maintain real-time PCR instruments and other routine molecular biology equipment.
• Maintain strict pre-PCR/post-PCR separation and contamination-control practices.
• Accurately record experimental observations, raw data, sample information, and results.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, experiment sheets, reagent records, and equipment logs.
• Assist scientists in troubleshooting experimental issues and optimizing laboratory workflows.
• Follow established SOPs, experimental protocols, biosafety procedures, and laboratory quality practices.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and inventory of reagents and consumables.
• Support routine R&D experiments and other molecular biology activities as assigned by the project team.