Work Assistant, Part Time - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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New Brunswick, United States

4 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Part time

Description

Position Details:

Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Work Assistant, Part Time (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category

Staff & Executive

Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
RWJ-Child Health Institute
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 Work Assistant for the Child Health Institute at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of Dr.

Zhiping Pang (Principal Investigator) the Work Assistant(s) will be responsible for conducting experiments related to animal behavior or stem cell culture and neurodifferentiation.

Applicants should have a broad (college-level) knowledge in neuroscience, genetics, molecular biology, and/or biochemistry. Applicants should have an interest in learning to perform molecular, cellular, and imaging experiments a plus. Must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently.

As part of their professional development to transition to the next phase of their career, the Student Assistants will be trained in improving their experimental design skills and their oral and written presentation skills.

Multiple resources for career development to aid with these requirements will be provided by the PI.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Assist in performing experiments related to synaptic regulation using cultured neurons, cell biology, biochemistry as well as molecular biology.
Assist in maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, electrophoresis, and confocal microscopes.
Evaluate existing procedures and propose modifications or changes to keep the methodology and procedures current.
Conducting a continuous program of research and development.
Perform various research and technical procedures and other related duties, as assigned.
Keep detailed records of procedures and experiments; may be required to compile data and present results.
Work collaboratively and independently with laboratories and researchers within CHI and Rutgers.
Attend and actively participate in both weekly and monthly group research meetings and discussions.

Position Status

Part Time
Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully onsite work arrangement.
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
99H
Position Salary

- $ $18 per hour
Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

Standard Hours

Union Description

Non-Union
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment
Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Applicant must be a current student in a graduate or undergraduate program.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have effective oral and written communication skills; and the ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties.
Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools.
Researcher must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Must be highly motivated, selfdriven, creative, and interactive.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants should have broad (college level) knowledge in neuroscience, genetics, molecular biology, and/or biochemistry. (Must have a least one semester collegelevel courses).
Applicants should have an interest in learning to perform molecular, cell