Temporary Research Assistant

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Oct 25, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Temporary Research Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Cell Biology & Molecular Med
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- Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, helps the principle investigator perform research activities. Performs common lab techniques and procedures as well as work on specific studies. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Helps with ongoing lab activities and performs assays including western blotting, cell culture, DNA electroporation into animal and bacterial cells, plasmid preparations, immunohistochemistry, calcium uptake assays etc. Prepares reagents, solutions /buffers, gels, etc. PCR genotyping
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$15.40
Annual Minimum Salary	00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.00
Annual Maximum Salary	0.00
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	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	Staff - 10 month
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Prefer science majors.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must possess good organization and documentation skills and must demonstrate good communication skills in English. Experience in working with transgenic mouse colonies and basic molecular and cell biology techniques such as culturing mammalian cells, PCR, plasmid preparations, immunohistochemistry, and Western blot analysis are necessary. In addition, should able to do routine lab works including preparing culture medium and solutions. Must be able to quickly learn new techniques and work independently, with careful attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position involves prolonged standing, walking and sitting, as well as use of research instruments. Some stooping, reaching, climbing and bending. Occasional lifting of 20 pounds to a height of 6 feet. Hearing and speech capabilities necessary to communicate with other researchers and staff in person, on the telephone and by e-mail. Vision capable of viewing computer monitors, charts, forms, text and numbers for prolonged periods. WORK ENVIRONMENT; Must be available to work flexible hours on short notice, including overtime and some weekends and holidays. Must be willing to work with radioactive materials
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2510
Posting Open Date	10/25/2024
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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