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New Brunswick, NJ | United States

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Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Assistant for the department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

A newly established neuroscience lab at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking a motivated undergraduate research assistant. The lab is interested in the molecular mechanisms of the body's biological clocks and how clock dysfunction is involved in pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders including autism and depression. The lab has an excellent track record of training undergraduate students. Former undergraduate trainees were highly successful in getting co-authorships in publications, fellowships, travel awards or admission into medical or graduate schools. Part-time position (10 – 20 hours/week during active AY); up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks and summer.  

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Work on chronobiology and neuroscience related research projects. 
• Manage transgenic and knockout mouse colonies, pup weaning and genotyping. 
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies; order and organize laboratory supplies. 
• Help prepare reagents, solutions and specimens; assist with cleaning and disposal of spent reagents using appropriate procedures. 
• Maintain, calibrate, repair, and/or oversee efforts to improve the functionality of our laboratory equipment. 
• Preserve the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Current undergraduate student (sophomore or above) enrolled at Rutgers University majoring in Biology or related areas.  

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: Ability to work in a lab environment. 
• Work Environment:  Lab environment.  Moderate Noise. 

Salary: $17.00/hour

Posting Number: 24ST0278

About Rutgers University

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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