Rutgers University
Temporary Research Assistant
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
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Department NJMS-MicrobiologyPosting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics within the New Jersey Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Temporary Research Assistant will engage in parasitology research related activities. The candidate will be responsible for molecular biology, protein purification, enzymatic assays, IC50 determination, tissue culture, animal work, microscopy and maintaining a detailed laboratory notebook. Duties will also include general laboratory maintenance.Key Duties
Protein expression and purification.Enzymatic assays and IC50 determination.Rodent (mouse and rat) surgeries, injections and colony maintenance.Mosquito colony maintenance, infections with Plasmodium parasites and dissections.General molecular biology, tissue culture and cell biological techniques.Light, fluorescent and confocal microscopy.Prior experience with parasitology research and animal work is strongly encouraged.Minimum Education and Experience
Minimum of a Master’s Degree.Prior experience with parasitology research and animal work is strongly encouraged.Physical Demands and Work Environment
No allergy to rodents or mosquitoes.Position Information
Position Status: Part TimeHours Per Week: 19.9Daily Work Shift: DayFLSA: NonexemptPosition Salary: $20-$22 hourlySpecial Instructions to Applicants
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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.
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Department NJMS-MicrobiologyPosting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics within the New Jersey Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Temporary Research Assistant will engage in parasitology research related activities. The candidate will be responsible for molecular biology, protein purification, enzymatic assays, IC50 determination, tissue culture, animal work, microscopy and maintaining a detailed laboratory notebook. Duties will also include general laboratory maintenance.Key Duties
Protein expression and purification.Enzymatic assays and IC50 determination.Rodent (mouse and rat) surgeries, injections and colony maintenance.Mosquito colony maintenance, infections with Plasmodium parasites and dissections.General molecular biology, tissue culture and cell biological techniques.Light, fluorescent and confocal microscopy.Prior experience with parasitology research and animal work is strongly encouraged.Minimum Education and Experience
Minimum of a Master’s Degree.Prior experience with parasitology research and animal work is strongly encouraged.Physical Demands and Work Environment
No allergy to rodents or mosquitoes.Position Information
Position Status: Part TimeHours Per Week: 19.9Daily Work Shift: DayFLSA: NonexemptPosition Salary: $20-$22 hourlySpecial Instructions to Applicants
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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.
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