Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Temporary Research Assistant, Part Time |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department |
RWJ - RINTS |
| 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 part time Temporary Research Assistant for the department of Neurology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the research assistant will work in a laboratory dedicated to studying the role of autophagy in normal cognition and how disruptions in this pathway contribute to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. A major focus of the laboratory is understanding the connection between synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. The primary duties of the research assistant will include managing the lab's colony of genetically modified animals, including mouse husbandry and genotyping, as well as maintaining laboratory equipment and stock solutions. Necessary skills will be developed in the course of this position.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Maintain colonies of genetically modified mice, including mouse husbandry and genotyping.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and stock solutions.
- Perform molecular biologic experiments that include Western blotting, protein-protein interaction assays, PCR, subcellular organelle isolation, and cell biologic studies.
- Communicate with vendors of research reagents and core facility personnel.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
99H |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
15.92 |
| Mid Range Salary |
75.00 |
| 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. |
| Benefits |
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
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| Position Status |
Per Diem |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
40.00 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| Union Description |
Hourly Employees |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
None |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Applicants must hold a high school degree.
- Priority will be given to applicants with a strong record of scholarly achievement.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Prior experience working with research animals is desirable but not necessary.
- The applicant should also be able to operate standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, culture hoods, incubators, PCR machines, shaking incubators and plate readers.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Physical Demands: The applicant needs to be physically capable of performing the above duties, including handling small rodents following training, pipetting, measuring weights and volumes accurately, standing on feet, walking to other buildings on the campus and to the animal facility. Occasionally, certain items in the laboratory may need to be lifted, such as small equipment, boxes and bottles. H/She should be able to communicate his/her research plans and findings verbally and in writing in proper English to the team and to the scientific community in presentations and publications.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0178 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Piscataway (RBHS) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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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 |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Feb 02, 2026