Student Assistant, Part Time

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

RWJ
- Neuroscience & Cell Biol

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Assistant for the department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Student Assistant will work on ongoing studies on the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs molecular biology experiments, including genotyping, molecular cloning, and plasmid design.
• Conducts cell culture, transfection, and live cell imaging activities.
• Assists with biochemical assays such as co-immunoprecipitation and Western blotting.
• Analyzes data and troubleshoots experiments as necessary.
• Reviews and summarizes literature on research-related topics.

Nonexempt

99H

$16.00/hour

15.92

75.00

150.00

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.

• 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

Part Time

15 - 20 hours per week

20.00

Day

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Student Hourly Employees

People Soft

Temporary Staff Appointment
- Hourly

None

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• Must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate…