Student Assistant, Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various-

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee/deps

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Jersey is seeking a Student Assistant in the Neuroscience & Cell Biology department at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the PI’s direction, you will support laboratory procedures and analyses for a project on Par1b/MARK2-related neuroinflammation in a mouse model.

Role includes assisting lab staff, animal husbandry, and coordinating resources. Part-time, on-site, 15–20 hours per week; prior lab exposure and willingness to learn are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Rutgers University.

Responsibilities

• Assists lab workers as needed.
• Assists with animal husbandry and maintenance of mice.
• Organizes lab resources and assists in setup and conducting experiments as required.
• Reads relevant neurodevelopmental literature.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

Department RWJ - Neuroscience & Cell Biol

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Assistant for the department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under direction of the Principal Investigator, performs and assists with laboratory procedures and analyses in support of specialized research activities of the laboratory. Research focuses on the role polarity protein Par1b/MARK2 in mediating microglial activation and neuroinflammation in a mouse model. The research project will involve examination of how a high sugar diet increased exacerbates inflammation associated with Traumatic brain injury in Par1b/MARK2 wild type and deficient mice.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists lab workers as needed.
• Assists with animal husbandry and maintenance of mice.
• Organizes lab resources and assists in the set up and conducting of experiments as required.
• Reads relevant neurodevelopmental literature.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Minimum Salary 15.92

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary 150.00

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.

• 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 - 20 hours per week

Standard Hours 20.00

Daily Work Shift Day

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

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma Required.
• Must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at Rutgers University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in the biomedical science field, highly preferred.
• Computer literacy is desirable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Sitting, standing. Sighted vision required due to research requirements.
• Work Environment: Laboratory environment with moderate noise and contact with animals.

Posting Number 26ST2054

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.

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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