Student Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	NJMS-Microbiology
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 Student Assistant for NJMS- Microbiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics. The purpose of this position under the direction of the Principal Investigator, will be to analyze tissues using standard cellular, molecular, and biochemical procedures from mice infected with microbes. He/She should be able to perform mice tissue analysis under the PI’s or postdoctoral fellows’ supervision. These studies are conducted to determine the impact of tick-borne pathogens, Borrelia burgdorferi that causes Lyme disease and Babesia microti, which is a hemoparasite that infects Red Blood Cells (RBCs). Experiments will include microscopic examination of slides prepared from infected mouse blood samples after staining to determine Babesia microti parasitemia levels. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conducts bacterial transformation, plasmid isolation using kits, and help postdoctoral fellows in their experiments, as needed. Maintains lab-Preparation of microbial and tissue culture medium as need, autoclaving or filter sterilization, isolation of plasmids and purification of recombinant proteins. Ensures maintenance and proper use of lab equipment. Performs various research and technical procedures
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$15.13 per hour
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Student Hourly Employees
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	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	To perform this job successfully, the candidate is expected to have been approved to work in the laboratory and with infectious organisms.  Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily after receiving training and then able to work independently is needed.
Preferred Qualifications	JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, education, training, licensure, experience, and/or abilities required. Students will be trained for performing the required assignments but are expected to read and learn from protocols themselves too. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, the candidate is expected to have been approved to work in the laboratory and with infectious organisms. Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily after receiving training and then able to work independently is needed.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Lab environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1071
Posting Open Date	05/02/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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