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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 Child Health Institute of New Jersey at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Student Assistant will be responsible for studying induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models of intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) using biochemical and microscopy approaches. The project is part of a larger effort in the lab to discover how mutations in the CC2D1A gene lead to sex differences in ID and ASD .

The Student Assistant should have a broad (college-level) knowledge of genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry and some research experience. The Student Assistant will be responsible for the performance and analysis of experiments under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and lab members. As part of their professional development to transition to the next phase of their career, the Student Assistant 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 and Rutgers University.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Utilize standard biochemical and microscopy approaches to study the loss of CC2D1A in induced neurons derived from iPSCs.
• Compile and analyze data with appropriate statistical analysis, conclusions, and future directions in support of further CHI research.
• Adhere to established performance standards and coordination of experimental approaches in support of CHI 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.
• Work collaboratively and independently with laboratories and researchers within CHI and Rutgers.
• Attend and actively participate in both weekly and monthly group research meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Current advanced undergraduate student majoring in a biomedical discipline.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: Must be able to perform laboratory research. Some lifting may be required: up to 25lbs. Walking, standing, sitting is required. 
• Work Environment: Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.

Special Conditions:

• Must pass employee health clearance, TB test and required safety training.

Salary: $15.13 per hour

Posting Number: 24ST0447

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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