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Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department NJMS-Microbiology 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 NJMS- Microbiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics. The purpose of this position is to provide cellular, genetic, molecular, and biochemical support at Dr. Sugimoto's lab.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

* Performs laboratory research requiring analysis of yeast cells and mammalian and application of standard cellular, molecular, biochemical, and genetic procedures

* Maintains necessary lab records, databases, and files as hard copies and computer files.

* Does serial dilutions of biological organisms to assess numbers.

* Maintains and manages lab supplies

* Follows protocols to conduct basic molecular genetic and cell biology experiments

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary $16 per hour-$25 per hour Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

* Bachelor of Science or higher degree(s) and qualifications in lab technology, sufficient capacity and experience to gain expertise in the above duties.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Clinical/Office/Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1776 Posting Open Date 07/25/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details

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