Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Work Assistant

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department RWJ-Medicine-Endocrinology-Meb

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 Work Assistant for the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Work Assistant will assist with several research studies relating to Diabetes and Metabolism. Training will be provided for any listed techniques or skills you are not yet proficient in.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Maintains accurate, organized, and up-to-date records of procedures and analyses using both paper and electronic platforms.
• Assists with ongoing research projects, including but not limited to mouse studies, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry.
• Assists with and performs bioinformatics analyses of high-throughput sequencing data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 15.49

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary 150.00

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 Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility None

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in a relevant science, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science plus at least one (1) year of related experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Internet applications and in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Statistics training and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management.
• Must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multitask and work well under pressure. • Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• The successful candidate must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SPSS, PRISM, R); familiarity with command line operating systems (e.g. UNIX); experience with REDCap database software.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Reading, standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 25 lbs. BSL2+ laboratory environment; exposure to study subjects in a clinical environment and exposure to research animal models.
• Work Environment: Office environment with moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1284

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Location Details

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