Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Work Assistant

Job Category

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

Department

RWJ - Medicine Endocrinology

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 Work Assistant for the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Work Assistant assists with several research studies relating to Diabetes and Metabolism. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with strong interpersonal skills.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

1. Maintains accurate, organized, and up-to-date records of procedures and analyses using both paper and electronic platforms.
2. Assists with ongoing research projects, including but not limited to mouse studies, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry.
3. Assists with and performs bioinformatics analyses of high-throughput sequencing data.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

99H

Salary Details

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:

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

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

37.5

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

1. Undergraduate student studying in a relevant science.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Proficiency with Internet applications and in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
2. Statistics training and experience.
3. Willingness to learn and perform bioinformatics analyses of high-throughput sequencing data.
4. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management. Must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external team members.
6. Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
7. Ability to work and make decisions independently.
8. Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SPSS, PRISM, R); familiarity with command line operating systems (e.g. UNIX); experience with REDCap database software.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

1. Physical Demands: Reading, standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 25 lbs. BSL2+ laboratory environment; exposure to study subjects in a clinical environment and exposure to research animal models.
2. Office environment with moderate noise.

Are you looking for remote jobs near your area? At Yulys, thousands of employers are looking for exceptional talent like yours. Find a perfect job now.