Biology 201 and Greenhouse Lab Assistant - Fall 2025 at The College of New Jersey

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

The Biology Department is seeking a candidate for the Biology 201 and Greenhouse Lab Assistant.

 Hourly Rate: $15.49/hour

Main Responsibilities: 

Biology 201 Responsibilities 

•  Assist with the set-up/breakdown of Biology 201 Labs   
•  Clean and maintain equipment and glassware   
•  Maintain safe, clean working environment  

•  Maintain consistent work schedule, which includes working 3 hours on Friday afternoons 

   

   

  Greenhouse Responsibilities

• Clean pots and trays in the Greenhouse
• Assist as needed with other Greenhouse duties
• Consistently work 3 hours a week in the Greenhouse or
  elsewhere in the department, according to availability

Learning Objectives: 

•  Learn aseptic techniques and basic pipetting skills

•  Learn how to follow basic lab protocols

   

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Lab experience preferred but not required

•  Exhibit responsibility, independence, and self-motivation

   

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Contact Information

Qualified candidates must apply online and should submit a resume.