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Temporary Research Assistant

Temporary Research Assistant-March 2024

New Brunswick

Mar 27, 2026

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　　Position Details

　　Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Temporary Research Assistant
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 Temporary Research Assistant for the Child Health Institute of New Jersey.Under the direction of Dr. Zhiping Pang (Principal Investigator) the Temporary Research Assistant (TRA) will be responsible for molecular cloning, cell culture, high throughput imaging, and data analysis. The applicant should have a strong background in neuroscience and/or cell biology and be able to perform molecular, cellular, and imaging experiments. Applicants must be able to conduct independent experiments and prepare written and oral reports.Qualified candidates must be on track to obtain a degree in a biological science field. Majored in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or relevant biological sciences. Prior experience with molecular biology is required. Neuronal culture, protein complex purification and cell imaging techniques are preferred. Experience with microscopy is preferred.As part of their career development to transition to the next phase of their career, the TRA 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: Performing molecular cloning. Perform mammalian cell culture including isolation and expansion of cells from both murine and human tissues; perform cell survival assays; and transfection of mammalian cells. Assist in maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, electrophoresis, and confocal microscopes. May assist in the establishment of performance standards, as well as in the selection of research methodologies and instrumentation, and coordination of instrumentation and experimental approaches in support of CHI research. Assists in the conducting of a continuous program of research and development. May evaluate existing procedures and propose modifications or changes to keep the methodology and procedures current.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$19.50 - $23.00 per/hr; based on experience
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	Banner
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility

　　Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Qualified candidates must be on track to obtain a degree in a biological science field. Majored in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or relevant biological sciences. Prior experience with molecular biology.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Applicants must be able to conduct independent experiments and prepare written and oral reports. Must have effective oral and written communication skills; and 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 such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Preferred Qualifications	Neuronal culture, protein complex purification and cell imaging techniques. Experience with microscopy.
Equipment Utilized	Standard laboratory equipment. Standard office equipment. Computer equipment (hardware/software).
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to work in a laboratory environment. Must be able to perform laboratory research. Some lifting may be required: laboratory items and/or boxes. Walking, standing, sitting is required. Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required laboratory safety training. Must follow all safety precautions in the laboratory, as required.
Special Conditions

　　Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2382
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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　　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, p regnancy, 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

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