Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 Student Assistant for the department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

A neuroscience lab at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking motivated undergraduate research assistants for part-time employment. The lab is interested in the molecular mechanisms of the body’s biological clocks and how clock dysfunction is involved in pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders including autism and depression. The lab has an excellent track record of training undergraduate students. Former undergraduate trainees were highly successful in getting co-authorships in publications, fellowships, travel awards or admission into medical or graduate schools.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Work on chronobiology and neuroscience related research projects.
  • Manage transgenic and knockout mouse colonies, pup weaning and genotyping.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies; order and organize laboratory supplies.
  • Help prepare reagents, solutions and specimens; assist with cleaning and disposal of spent reagents using appropriate procedures.
  • Maintain, calibrate, repair, and/or oversee efforts to improve the functionality of our laboratory equipment.
  • Preserve the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Salary Details $15.49/hour

Minimum Salary

Mid Range Salary

Maximum Salary

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 35.00

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Non-Union

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Current undergraduate student enrolled at Rutgers University majoring in Biology or related areas.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Physical Demands: Ability to work in a lab environment.
  • Work Environment: Lab environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST0560

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

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