Rutgers University
Research Assistant, Per Diem
Rutgers University, Stratford, Connecticut, United States, 06497
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Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)Department:
RWJ-Neuro & Cell Biology-PISCOverview
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.Posting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a per diem Research Assistant for the department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under direction of the Principal Investigator, perform independent research utilizing Electron microscopy of 12 mouse brains.Key Responsibilities:
As directed, performs research in the lab to study mouse brains.Selection of the caudal corpus callosum from demyelinated brains for evaluation and staining.Sectioning with a vibratome and embedding tissue selections.Taking photographs for statistical evaluation.Keep detailed records of procedures and experiments.Handle additional related responsibilities as assigned.Position Status:
Per DiemDaily Work Shift:
DayWork Arrangement:
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.Minimum Education and Experience
Satisfactory completion of a postdoctoral degree as well as extensive experience with electron microscopy use.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to follow detailed laboratory instructions.Must be experienced with the dissection necessary to isolate the caudal corpus callosum for electron microscopic analysis.Must be sophisticated in handling the brains of demyelinated cuprizone treated mice and analysis of the roles played by metabotropic glutamate receptor agonists and BDNF in reversing demyelination.Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.Work Environment: Moderate noise. Laboratory environment.Special Conditions
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a postdoctoral degree as well as extensive experience with electron microscopy use?
YesNo
Required Documents:
Resume/CVOptional Documents:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)Department:
RWJ-Neuro & Cell Biology-PISCOverview
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.Posting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a per diem Research Assistant for the department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under direction of the Principal Investigator, perform independent research utilizing Electron microscopy of 12 mouse brains.Key Responsibilities:
As directed, performs research in the lab to study mouse brains.Selection of the caudal corpus callosum from demyelinated brains for evaluation and staining.Sectioning with a vibratome and embedding tissue selections.Taking photographs for statistical evaluation.Keep detailed records of procedures and experiments.Handle additional related responsibilities as assigned.Position Status:
Per DiemDaily Work Shift:
DayWork Arrangement:
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.Minimum Education and Experience
Satisfactory completion of a postdoctoral degree as well as extensive experience with electron microscopy use.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to follow detailed laboratory instructions.Must be experienced with the dissection necessary to isolate the caudal corpus callosum for electron microscopic analysis.Must be sophisticated in handling the brains of demyelinated cuprizone treated mice and analysis of the roles played by metabotropic glutamate receptor agonists and BDNF in reversing demyelination.Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.Work Environment: Moderate noise. Laboratory environment.Special Conditions
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a postdoctoral degree as well as extensive experience with electron microscopy use?
YesNo
Required Documents:
Resume/CVOptional Documents:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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