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Rutgers University

Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 Student Assistant for the department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. A neuroscience lab at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking motivated undergraduate research assistants for part‑time employment. The lab is interested in the molecular mechanisms of the body’s biological clocks and how clock dysfunction is involved in the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders including autism and depression. The lab has an excellent track record of training undergraduate students. Former undergraduate trainees were highly successful in obtaining co‑authorships in publications, fellowships, travel awards, or admission to medical or graduate schools. Responsibilities

Work on chronobiology and neuroscience related research projects. Manage transgenic and knockout mouse colonies, pup weaning and genotyping. Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies; order and organize laboratory supplies. Help prepare reagents, solutions and specimens; assist with cleaning and disposal of spent reagents using appropriate procedures. Maintain, calibrate, repair, and/or oversee efforts to improve the functionality of our laboratory equipment. Preserve the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory. Salary Details

$15.92 per hour. 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

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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:

http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview Position Details

Part‑Time, Standard Hours 35.00 hours per week. Daily work shift: Day. This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement. Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Current undergraduate student enrolled at Rutgers University majoring in Biology or related areas. Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Ability to work in a lab environment. Work Environment: Lab environment. Moderate noise. Posting Information

Posting Number: 25ST0560 Posting Open Date: (not provided) Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you a current Rutgers undergraduate student majoring in Biology or related areas?

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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, 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:

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to your access to and/or your participation in the application and selection processes (for example, the online application process or interviews), please call 848‑932‑3973 or e‑mail us. Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please contact us at 732.745.7378 or via email at OneSource@Rutgers.edu. Rutgers University participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E‑Verify program. For technical assistance with the applicant tracking system (login, filling out your application, resetting your password, etc.) please contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848‑932‑4444 or ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu. To learn more about Rutgers University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on its campuses, click here.

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