Temporary Research Assistant

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

Job summary

Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a Temporary Research Assistant in the Department of Center for Immunity and Inflammation within NJMS. The position is part-time and on-site in Newark, 30 hours per week for six months, with an hourly appointment.

Under supervision, you will perform and assist with laboratory procedures, purifications, assays and cell culture, support experiments and maintain lab facilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and analyses is preferred.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple individuals on project activities.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides laboratory and technical support involving research methods and techniques.
• Performs multistage purifications, other assays and tests; propagates specimens and cell cultures.
• Communicates and collaborates with numerous individuals on project facets.
• Assists with experimentation and research activities.
• Assists with the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant in the Department of Center for Immunity and Inflammation within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Temporary, full-time position. Under direction, the Temporary Research Assistant performs and assists with technical laboratory procedures and analyses in support of specialized research activities of the laboratory. Assists in the set-up, and conducting of experiments as required. Performs other related laboratory duties as required.

• Under general guidance, provides laboratory and technical support involving research methods and techniques.
• Performs multistage purifications, other assays and tests; propagates specimens and cell cultures.
• Communicate and collaborate with numerous individuals on all facets of the project.
• Assists with experimentation and research activities.
• Assists with the maintenance of the Laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments.

Position Information

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.

Salary Details

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.

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 and Working Hours

Position Status: Part Time

Working Hours: 30 hours per week (6 month position)

Standard Hours: 35.00

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

Union Description: Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility: None

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Grade

99H

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and /or relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.

Physical Demands

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to thirty (30) pounds.

Work Environment

• Laboratory environment.
• Moderate noise.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 26ST1904
• Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)
• City: Newark
• 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