Student Assistant, Part Time (Multiple Vacancies)

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a part time Student Assistant for the Child Health Institute at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction and supervision of the PI and Lab Manager, the Student Assistant will learn a wide array of applied techniques relevant to their field of study. As part of their professional development to transition to the next phase of their career, the Student Assistants 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.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists in performing experiments related to cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or neuroscience.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, electrophoresis, and confocal microscopes.
• Compiles and analyzes 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.
• Keeps 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.
• Assists the Principal Investigator with general lab maintenance duties, lab organization and supply ordering.
• Works collaboratively with laboratories and researchers within CHI and Rutgers.
• Attends and actively participates in both weekly and monthly group research meetings and discussions.
• Reviews relevant scientific literature

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Applicant must be a current student in a graduate or undergraduate program within Rutgers or Rutgers Health (RBHS).
• Broad (college-level) knowledge in relevant biological sciences including biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and/or neuroscience, required.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.
• Must be able to work with rodents.
• Some lifting may be required: laboratory items and/or boxes.
• Walking, standing, and sitting is required.

Work Environment:

• Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training.
• Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.

Salary: $15.92 per hour

Posting Number: 26ST1022