Temporary Research Assistant

Rutgers University

Piscataway Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 44,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental coverage

Paid vacation & leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University, RBHS, seeks a Temporary Research Assistant in the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology department at RWJ Medical School in Piscataway to support Anatomy teaching for the 2026-2027 year.

The TRA will circulate in labs, assist with cadaver dissection, develop weekly reviews, proctor and grade exams, manage online course content, and help with assessment entry in Canvas/Examsoft, while offering office hours.

Qualifications

Graduate degree in related science with teaching and lab experience in gross anatomy.

Responsibilities

Circulate in the lab to assist students with cadaver dissection and answer student questions.
Develop and present weekly lab reviews.
Assist with practical exam set up and reviews.
Proctor and grade exams.
Assist with administrative duties, including assessment question entry into Canvas/Examsoft and support for sessions.
Answer student questions/run 1 office hour per week.

Education

Graduate degree in related science

Job description

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

Department

Department RWJ - Neuroscience & Cell Biol

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 Temporary Research Assistant for the department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the RWJMS Program Director, the candidate will serve to complement and enhance teaching in Anatomy at RWJMS and SGS in Piscataway. Duties include assistance during all Anatomy and Histology lab sessions for the 2026-2027 academic year. Upon request, the candidate will work on prosecutions and capture/label cadaver images or videos and assist with assessment question upload, exam proctoring, and administrative course duties.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

In the SGS / BMS Gross Anatomy Course, the TRA will:
- Circulate in the lab to assist students with cadaver dissection and answer student questions
- Develop and present weekly lab reviews
- Assist with practical exam set up and reviews
- Proctor and grade exams
- Provide student review before remediation exams
- Answer student questions/run 1 office hour per week
- Proctor and grade exams
In the SGS / BMS Embryology on-line course, the TRA will:
- Help manage content for the on-line course
- Answer student questions
- Run 1 office hour per week
- Proctor and grade exams
In the SGS / BMS Medical Physics on-line Anatomy course, the TRA will:
- Help manage content for the on-line course
- Answer student questions
- Run 1 office hour per week
- Proctor and grade exams
In the RWJMS Anatomy and Histology Labs, the TRA will:
- Circulate in the lab to assist students with cadaver dissection/histology
- Answer student questions
- Develop prosections and assist with lab set up
- Assist with practical exam set up and reviews
- Proctor exams
- Assist with administrative duties, including assessment question entry into Canvas/Examsoft and support for sessions

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Salary Details $30.00/hour

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 15.92

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary

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.

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Working Hours 40 hours per week

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduate degree in related science with experience in all teaching and lab aspects of Gross Anatomy.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: No specific physical demands, but must have ability to work in the Anatomy lab with cadavers.
Work Environment: Gross anatomy dissection and histology lab environment.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1963

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

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

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