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Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant
Job Category Staff & Executive – Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department RWJ-RINTS
Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant position with the department of Neurology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under direction, performs and assists with technical laboratory procedures and analysis in support of specialized research activities of the laboratory. Assists in the set-up and conduction of experiments, as required.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Participates with analysis of the brain of mice modified genetically or treated with neurotoxins using morphological and biochemical assays.
  • Carries out in vitro differentiation of iPSCs into neurons.
  • Performs basic laboratory experiments in in vitro systems to study proteins and their functions.
  • Assists with development of methodologies to express proteins in cultured cells.
  • Assists with cloning specific genes needed for various studies to address the above objectives.
Position Status Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 99H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours 35.00
Union Description Non-Union
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility NOT ELIGIBLE

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science. 
  • Prior research experience an asset. 
  • Experienced in Microsoft office.
  • Experienced in database management.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must be able to find new sources of data.
  • Overall computer literacy necessary.
  • Must understand basic biochemical/cell biological concepts.
  • Must be able to work closely with others and must be able to work alone and be a self-starter.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in a relevant science.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert up to 25 lbs. 
  • Work Environment: Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0528
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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