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Rutgers University

Research Assistant, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

RWJ - Biochemistry & Molecular

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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 per diem Research Assistant for the department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, assist in single-molecule biophysical analysis of force-producing enzymes.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Prepare samples and carry out single-molecule biophysical assays on force-producing enzymes.
Daily maintenance of various cell cultures.
Maintain custom-built instrumentation for optical and magnetic tweezers.
Use and improve custom-written LabVIEW and MATLAB scripts for data acquisition and analysis.
General molecular biology and recombinant protein preparation.
Maintain clear and comprehensive laboratory records.
Perform statistical analyses of research data.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

99H

Salary Details

$17.00/hour

Minimum Salary

15.49

Mid Range Salary

75.00

Maximum Salary

150.000

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

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
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status

Per Diem

Working Hours

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Health Care Prof Per Diem

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Currently enrolled in undergraduate/graduate studies, or satisfactory completion of undergraduate/graduate degree program, in biomedical engineering, biophysics, physics, biochemistry, or a similar field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A basic knowledge of computer programming and strong quantitative skills are required.
General wet lab skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of lab research experience is highly preferred, but is not required.
experience with MATLAB and/or LabVIEW.
Experience with biophysical techniques.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
Work Environment: Lab environment with moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST0505

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Piscataway

State

Location Details

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently enrolled in undergraduate/graduate studies, or have you completed an undergraduate/graduate degree program, in biomedical engineering, biophysics, physics, biochemistry, or a similar field?
- Yes
- No