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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant
Posting Number 23TM0249
Department SAS - Chem & Chemical Biology
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS ) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, life sciences, mathematical and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences and more than 100 majors and minors, centers, bureaus, and institutes. SAS serves more than 20,000 students, has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff and 200,000 living alumni.
SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of the University. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Assistant for the School of Arts and Sciences. This position requires the candidate has a comprehensive knowledge of ECM and stem cells.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides supporting research analysis to the lead researcher (PI) on the project.
• Designs experiments engaging current available ECM technologies/tools.
• Assists team members to reach milestones (specified by the project) timely.
• Assists PI and team to optimize the culturing and differentiation of stem cells using extracellular matrix ( ECM ) technology.

Position Status Part Time
Hours Per Week 19.5
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Position Salary $40-$45/hr
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of relevant work experience.

Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have good communication, interpersonal skills and computer literacy.
• Experience with immunostaining, RNA isolation and qPCR.
• Stem cell culture, extracellular matrix, cell differentiation and cell viability assays.

Equipment Utilized

• Biosafety cabinet, pipettes, microscopes, plate reader, Roche Lightcycler480.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Open Date 05/01/2023
Posting Close Date 06/01/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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
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Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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