Temporary Research Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department Brain 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 Brain Health Institute within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) .

The primary purpose of the Temporary Research Assistant is to conduct behavioral experiments to study the neural mechanisms of auditory-decision-making.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Train gerbils and run behavioral experiments to assess the neural mechanisms of auditory decisionmaking.
• Carry out post-experiment processing of brain tissue.
• Assist with microscopy and anatomical analysis of processed brain tissue.
• Manage gerbil colony.
• Maintains accurate records of experimentation and research.
• Assists with computer data entry and analysis.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Salary Details $24 per hour

Minimum Salary 15.92

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary 150.00

Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours 35.00

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program for one of the following fields: psychology, biology, neuroscience, or other relevant field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills (data entry/organization).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous animal handling experience is desirable.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting, standing, walking, may need to lift small packages/animal carriers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Scientific research laboratory. Universal safety precautions are mandatory.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST2122

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Piscataway

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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement