Research Assistant; Casual

Research Assistant (Casual)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant for the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. Among the key duties of the position are the following: conducts computational research, establishes computational pipelines for data analysis, performs sequencing analysis, and writes manuscripts based on the results.

FLSA
- Nonexempt

Salary Details - $20 - $25 per hour

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; and employee discount programs.

Position Status
- Part Time

Working Hours - 19.5 hours per week

Daily Work Shift
- Day

Work Arrangement
- This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Terms of Appointment
- Temporary Staff Appointment
- Hourly

Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Biotechnology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong Python and R programming skills.

Preferred Qualifications
- One year or more of experience in genomics or bioinformatics.