Rutgers University
Temporary Research Assistant (Part-Time)
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
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 part-time Temporary Research Assistant in the Human Microbiome Laboratory at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM), located on the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) campus in Piscataway, New Jersey.
The Human Microbiome Laboratory seeks to understand the relationships and interactions between bacteria and their hosts, and the role of the human microbiome in health and disease. Under the direction of the Professor, the Temporary Research Assistant will contribute to a research project focused on the study of transgenerational microbiome alterations in relation to antibiotics and obesity. The Temporary Research Assistant will perform research activities relative to this project, as well as support other ongoing investigations within the lab.
This is a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate in a scientific discipline to deepen their research skills and contribute significantly to important research in the field of microbiome science.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Responsibilities
Conducts studies of transgenerational microbiome alterations in relation to antibiotics and obesity.
Performs research activities, including animal model maintenance, biological sample collection, DNA and RNA extraction, and microbiome-related data analysis.
As assigned, performs various research/technical operations relative to the ongoing investigatory activities of the lab.
Conducts literature reviews and other research reviews as needed.
Accurately documents and maintains records of experimentation and results.
Attends and participates in regular lab meetings, as well as laboratory safety and project-specific trainings.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science or working towards a Bachelor's Degree in a biomedical science related field.
Relevant or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests, or other technical work may be substituted for the degree.
Effective oral and written communication skills are required. Prior research experience is an asset.
Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, talking, listening and reading. Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for standard laboratory operations including pipetting and use of microscopes.
Work Environment: Laboratory environment. Universal precautions are mandatory.
Benefits
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
Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
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.
Affirmative Action/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 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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Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a part-time Temporary Research Assistant in the Human Microbiome Laboratory at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM), located on the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) campus in Piscataway, New Jersey.
The Human Microbiome Laboratory seeks to understand the relationships and interactions between bacteria and their hosts, and the role of the human microbiome in health and disease. Under the direction of the Professor, the Temporary Research Assistant will contribute to a research project focused on the study of transgenerational microbiome alterations in relation to antibiotics and obesity. The Temporary Research Assistant will perform research activities relative to this project, as well as support other ongoing investigations within the lab.
This is a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate in a scientific discipline to deepen their research skills and contribute significantly to important research in the field of microbiome science.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Responsibilities
Conducts studies of transgenerational microbiome alterations in relation to antibiotics and obesity.
Performs research activities, including animal model maintenance, biological sample collection, DNA and RNA extraction, and microbiome-related data analysis.
As assigned, performs various research/technical operations relative to the ongoing investigatory activities of the lab.
Conducts literature reviews and other research reviews as needed.
Accurately documents and maintains records of experimentation and results.
Attends and participates in regular lab meetings, as well as laboratory safety and project-specific trainings.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science or working towards a Bachelor's Degree in a biomedical science related field.
Relevant or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests, or other technical work may be substituted for the degree.
Effective oral and written communication skills are required. Prior research experience is an asset.
Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, talking, listening and reading. Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for standard laboratory operations including pipetting and use of microscopes.
Work Environment: Laboratory environment. Universal precautions are mandatory.
Benefits
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
Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
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.
Affirmative Action/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 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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