Student Assistant

Rutgers University; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 2,193,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a Student Assistant in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience at NJMS. Under supervision, you will perform laboratory services to support research and handle related duties on-site in Newark, NJ.

The role is part-time, requiring current Rutgers student status, with 20 hours weekly, on-site work arrangement, and ongoing adherence to Rutgers’ compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Rutgers student.
• Six months of prior laboratory experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with laboratory services and procedures in support of research activities.
• Keeps glassware and equipment clean and properly stored.
• Prepares stock solutions and buffers.
• Maintains laboratory facilities, equipment and instruments.
• Initiates inventory control of supplies and processes orders.
• Maintains mouse and rat colony (genotyping, breeding, weaning).

Skills

Current Rutgers student

Laboratory experience 6 months

Job description

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 Student Assistant in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience within the New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ).

Under supervision, the Student Assistant performs and assists with laboratory services and procedures in support of research activities of the laboratory. Performs other related laboratory duties as required.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Ensures that glassware and equipment are kept clean and are properly stored; keeps laboratory clean.
• Prepares stock solutions and buffers
• Assists with the maintenance of the laboratory facilities, equipment and instruments.
• Initiates inventory control of laboratory supplies, prepares and processes orders for supplies as needed.
• Maintain mouse and rat colony (for ex, genotyping, breeding, weaning).
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards

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

• 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

20

Standard Hours

20.00

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Student Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Must be a current Rutgers student.
• Six months of prior laboratory experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• No special vision requirements.

Work Environment

• Lab environment.
• Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST1662

Location

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City Newark

State NJ

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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses