Work Assistant

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:

• Maintains accurate, organized, and up-to-date records of procedures and analyses using both paper and electronic platforms.
• Assists with ongoing research projects, including but not limited to mouse studies, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry.
• Assists with and performs bioinformatics analyses of high-throughput sequencing data.
• 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:

• 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
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

• Undergraduate student studying in a relevant science.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• 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.
• Office environment with moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details


Posting Number
26ST1085


Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)


Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick


City
New Brunswick


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


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