New Brunswick, NJ, USA
29 days ago
Temporary Research Assistant
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 $20 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
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