Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Temporary Research Assistant (Lab Intern)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases
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. Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the Department of Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School. Under direction of the Principal Investigator, the Temporary Research Assistant will assist in laboratory investigations to support translational/clinical/epidemiologic research studies of tuberculosis, COVID-19 and/or other infectious diseases. Studies include use of new diagnostics and biomarkers for early disease detection, including resource-limited settings, and developing streamlined methods for large-scale screening of TB and/or COVID-19. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works safely in a BSL2 lab environment, compliant with biosafety protocols, to assist with microbiological or molecular assays including biospecimen processing and storage, nucleic acid extraction, and RT-PCR/PCR. Assist with development of lab protocols, supply procurement, and data analysis. Generate, compile, and present data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity. Assist with data entry and quality control of research data. Assists with the preparation of manuscripts. Collaborates on projects with other students and research interns – demonstrates good team spirit and communication skills.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary
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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	If not enrolled in a degree-granting program, then a minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Availability of at least 15 hours/week (minus black-out dates for educational commitments) preferred during semesters and full time over the summer. Previous laboratory research experience is a bonus.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends when necessary to meet deadlines. Research activities will primarily occur at the International Center for Public Health in Newark, New Jersey.

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST1475
Posting Open Date	12/29/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City
State
Location Details	Newark, New Jersey.

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