Temporary Research Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Temporary Research Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
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 Temporary Research Assistant for NJMS- Microbiology. This position is under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The Temporary Research Assistant performs and assists with technical laboratory procedures and analyses in support of specialized research activities including relevant procedures such as: PCR, Real-Time PCR, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), western blotting, preparation of DNA and RNA for next-generation sequencing, cell culture, animal handling and breeding and mouse dissections. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Is responsible for the breeding and genotyping of mice and general maintenance of animal colonies. Order, unpacks, and stores laboratory equipment and supplies. Prepares and maintains cell culture reagents and stock solutions. Assists with maintenance of equipment and instruments. Is responsible for recording and analyzing data and maintaining the laboratory records, files and databases. Assists with experiment preparation and execution including animal dissection and tissue harvesting. Performs laboratory bench work involving mouse and human cellular, and molecular biological assays.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$18 per hour
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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science. Incumbents with higher level degree are encouraged to apply.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Computer literacy Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational and record keeping skills are necessary Ability in a team environment is essential
Preferred Qualifications	Previous experience in cellular and molecular biological techniques, and/or mouse models of disease is highly preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. No significant demands. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0047
Posting Open Date	04/12/2024
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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