Morgue Specialist (Research Assistant), Per Diem

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Morgue Specialist (Research Assistant), Per Diem
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Neuro & Cell Biology-PISC
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 per diem Research Assistant for the department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Morgue Supervisor, duties include the following: place selected cadavers on tables and/or in caskets, move caskets to RWJMS vehicle in preparation for transportation, clean Anatomy lab cadaver trays and appropriate equipment, dissect/prepare anatomical specimens. This position will also provide administrative support to the operational functions of the RWJMS Anatomical Association, as needed. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Maintain and repair, as necessary, all standard laboratory equipment (pumps, racks, tables, mechanical lifts). Design, procure and assemble laboratory apparatuses for biological and chemical projects. Responsible for transportation of single/multiple cadavers to/from other medical facilities and to the crematory for transportation of cremated ashes back to the Anatomical Association Morgue. As needed, handle telephone inquiries and assist with general office duties. As needed, assist in researching information for goods/services and submission of purchase requisitions. As needed, assist with donor database entry and the application process for death certificates for donor families. Handle additional related responsibilities as assigned at Morgue Supervisor’s discretion.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$15.13/hour
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description
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	Satisfactory completion of an undergraduate/graduate degree in a relevant science supplemented by a successful completion of a program in mortuary science internship. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Certifications/Licenses	A current NJ Funeral Director License and a valid driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to read, write, speak, understand and/or communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of the position. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access). Must be able to follow detailed laboratory instructions and maintain working area as per Morgue Supervisor’s specifications.
Preferred Qualifications	Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Ability to lift equipment, cadavers and carry boxes. Individual has to be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and assist with lifting up to 200 pounds. No special vision requirements. Be able to work in a Morgue and office environment with moderate noise. Work Environment: Morgue environment and office environment, as needed. Equipment used includes dissection tools (e.g., scalpels and bone saws), hoists (electric and hydraulic) and fluid pumps. Office environment is computer use.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0367
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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