Temporary Research Assistant
About The Position
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. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the Center for Immunity and Inflammation at the New Jersey Medical School. The Temporary Research Assistant position is part time. Under direction, performs and assists with technical laboratory procedures and analyses in support of specialized research activities in the laboratory. Assists in the set-up, and conducting of experiments as required. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Under general guidance, provides laboratory and technical support involving research methods and techniques.
- Performs multistage purifications, other assays and tests; propagates specimens and cell culture.
- 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.
- Maintains accurate records of experimentation and research.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
