Research Assistant, Per Diem

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Posted: 20-Jun-26

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
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Internal Number: 277442

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a per diem Research Assistant for the department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant performs research and contributes to maintenance of lab supplies and equipment. Studies include dissection of embryonic and postnatal mouse brain regions; tissue fixation, embedding, and cryosectioning; brain tissue antigen retrieval, histochemical and immunofluorescent identification of protein expression; embryonic and postnatal mouse brain neuroanatomy, with focus on cerebral cortex, hippocampus, cerebellum; computer-based tissue and cell quantitative analysis including NeuroStereology; brightfield and ultraviolet microscopy; data acquisition and entry into Excel spreadsheets and application of GraphPad software; preparation of graphs and PowerPoint slide presentations; performance of immunoblotting techniques of brain homogenates, and PCR analysis of genotypes; literature search and summary. 
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• As directed, performs various technical tasks related to ongoing research in the lab to study neural precursor cell proliferation, survival, migration, differentiation, and maturation. 
• Performs full analysis of multiple mouse genetics models of NDDs, from embryonic litters to postnatal pups using diverse genetic and molecular techniques. 
• Contributes to validation of results obtained by other lab members. 
• Responsible for submitting purchase recommendations to PI to assist with ordering and maintaining lab supplies. 
• Keeps detailed records of procedures and experiments. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required. 

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands:  Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. 
• Work Environment:  Moderate noise. Laboratory environment. 

Salary: $17.00/hour

Posting Number: 26ST1357

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
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