Temporary Research Assistant

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

Under supervision, the Temporary Research Assistant performs and assists with laboratory services and procedures in support of research activities of the laboratory. Performs other related laboratory duties as required.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Perform experiments (for ex, fiber photometry calcium recordings, rodents behavioral tests, perfusion, surgeries, viral injections, rodents brain sectioning and immunohistochemistry)
• Maintain mouse colony (for ex, genotyping, breeding, weaning)
• Assists in conducting a continuous program of research and development regarding the analytical and instrumentation functions of the laboratory, constantly evaluating existing procedures, revising where necessary, proposing new procedures where required and evaluating suggestions and changes as proposed, in order to keep the methodology and procedures current.
• Install and maintain laboratory computer software and equipment in good working order.
• Submits purchase recommendations to his/her supervisor of analytical and physiological equipment and laboratory operating supplies.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant science and engineering.