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Posted: 01-Apr-26

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 271895

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Work Assistant for the Child Health Institute of NJ at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction and supervision of the PI and Lab Manager, students will learn a wide array of applied techniques relevant to their field of study. Applicants should have a broad (college-level) knowledge in relevant biological sciences including biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and/or neuroscience. Applicants must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently, be able to conduct independent experiments, and prepare written and oral reports.
As part of their professional development to transition to the next phase of their career, the Work Assistants will be trained in improving their experimental design skills and their oral and written presentation skills. Multiple resources for career development to aid with these requirements will be provided by the PI.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assist in performing experiments related to cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or neuroscience.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, electrophoresis, and confocal microscopes.
• Compile and analyze data with appropriate statistical analysis, conclusions, and future directions in support of further CNM research.
• Adhere to established performance standards and coordination of experimental approaches in support of CNM research. 
• Keep clear and detailed records of the analyses performed in accordance with laboratory guidelines, maintain data in shared and readily accessible locations, present data to the PI and other lab members. 
• Assist the Principal Investigator with general lab maintenance duties, lab organization and supply ordering. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Applicant must be a current student in a graduate or undergraduate program. 

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment. 
• Student must be able to work with rodents. 
• Some lifting may be required: laboratory items and/or boxes. 
• Walking, standing, sitting is required. 

Work Environment:

• Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test, and required safety training. 
• Must follow all safety precautions in the laboratory, as required. 

Special Conditions:

• This position is for the summer semester beginning June 1, 2026 through August 28, 2026. Applicants must be a current student in a graduate or undergraduate program.

Salary: minimum of $15.92/hour

Posting Number: 26ST0617

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
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