Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Student Assistant (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 Student Assistant for the Child Health Institute at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction and supervision of the Dr. Derek Sant'Angelo and Lab Manager, student will learn a wide array of applied techniques relevant to their field of study. Applicant should have a broad (college-level) knowledge in relevant biological sciences including biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and/or neuroscience. Applicant must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently, be able to conduct independent experiments, and prepare written and oral reports.

As part of their professional development to transition to the next phase of their career, the Student Assistant 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.

This position is for the summer semester beginning June 3, 2024 through August 30, 2024. Applicant must be a current student in a graduate or undergraduate program within Rutgers or RBHS.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assist in performing experiments related to cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or neuroscience.

• Assist in maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, electrophoresis, and confocal microscopes.

• Compile and analyze data with appropriate statistical analysis, conclusions, and future directions in support of further CHI research.

• Adhere to established performance standards and coordination of experimental approaches in support of CHI research.

• Keep clear and detailed records of the analyses performed in accordance with laboratory guidelines, maintain data in shared and readily accessible locations, present data to the PI and other lab members.

• Assist the Principal Investigator with general lab maintenance duties, lab organization and supply ordering.

• Work collaboratively with laboratories and researchers within CHI and Rutgers.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary $15.13 per hour Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

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 within Rutgers or RBHS.

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, self-driven, creative, and interactive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicant should have a broad (college-level) knowledge in relevant biological sciences including biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and/or neuroscience.

• Applicant should have an interest in learning to perform molecular, cellular, and imaging experiments a plus.

Equipment Utilized

• Standard office equipment.

• Standard lab equipment.

• Computer hardware/software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.

• Student must be able to work with rodents.

• Some lifting may be required: laboratory items and/or boxes.

• Walking, standing, sitting is required.

Work Experience:

• Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training.

• Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1431 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ 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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. 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 a current Rutgers student?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application