Graduate Assistant (Medical Student)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Graduate Assistant (Medical Student) in the Department of Medicine, RWJ Dermatology, for a one-year research-focused position. The role includes learning dermatologic issues, assisting with patient-related activities at the Somerset site, and preparing a manuscript for publication.

Offered as a part-time, on-site role with a 15-hour workday framework; pre-employment screenings apply. Emphasis on developing oncology/dermatology research competencies.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Biology or other relevant scientific field.
• Must be a Rutgers student enrolled in a graduate program.
• Lab experience preferred with immunology, cell biology and/or microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Engage dermatology prospects in a year-long research project and publish findings.
• Learn and research dermatologic issues at multiple locations.
• Compose and submit a manuscript for publication.
• See patients at 1 Worlds Fair Drive location when not researching.
• Maintain essential records and files; perform related duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or relevant scientific field

Rutgers student enrolled in a graduate program

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Graduate Assistant (Medical Student)

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

Department: RWJ - Dermatology

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 Graduate Assistant (Medical Student) for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The primary purpose of the Graduate Assistant (Medical Student), under the direction of the Acting Chief, Division of Dermatology, is to engage future dermatology prospects in an intense one (1) year of research and to publish the research. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Learns and researches various dermatologic issues both at various locations.
• Composes and submits a manuscript for publication.
• Sees patients at the 1 Worlds Fair Drive location when not researching.
• Maintains the essential records and files.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary: 15.92

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Part Time

Working Hours: 15

Standard Hours: 1.00

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description: Student Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Must be a Rutgers student enrolled in a graduate program.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in Biology or other relevant scientific field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lab experience (either in coursework or a research setting) and coursework in immunology, cell biology and/or microbiology is preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: Position requires standing for a long duration of time, and walking the facility, sitting, use of the hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time. Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 35 pounds in order to dispose of Laboratory sanitary waste and lift laboratory equipment.
• Work Environment: Moderate noise environment with some exposure to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure to bio-hazardous materials and chemical waste.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST2083

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: Somerset

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement