Temporary Research Assistant

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ - Neuroscience & Cell Biol Overview 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. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the RWJMS Program Director, the candidate will serve to complement and enhance teaching in Anatomy at RWJMS and SGS in Piscataway. Duties include assistance during all Anatomy and Histology lab sessions for the 2026-2027 academic year. Upon request, the candidate will work on prosecutions and capture/label cadaver images or videos and assist with assessment question upload, exam proctoring, and administrative course duties. Among the key duties of this position are the following: In the SGS/BMS Gross Anatomy Course, the TRA will:Circulate in the lab to assist students with cadaver dissection and answer student questionsDevelop and present weekly lab reviewsAssist with practical exam set up and reviewsProctor and grade examsProvide student review before remediation examsAnswer student questions/run 1 office hour per weekProctor and grade examsIn the SGS/BMS Embryology on-line course, the TRA will:Help manage content for the on-line courseAnswer student questionsRun 1 office hour per weekProctor and grade examsIn the SGS/BMS Medical Physics on-line Anatomy course, the TRA will:Help manage content for the on-line courseAnswer student questionsRun 1 office hour per weekProctor and grade examsIn the RWJMS Anatomy and Histology Labs, the TRA will:Circulate in the lab to assist students with cadaver dissection/histologyAnswer student questions Develop prosections and assist with lab set up Assist with practical exam set up and reviews Proctor exams Assist with administrative duties, including assessment question entry into Canvas/Examsoft and support for sessions FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details $30.00/hour Minimum Salary 15.92 Mid Range Salary 75.00 Maximum Salary 150.00 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coveragePaid vacation, holidays, and various leave programsCompetitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings optionsEmployee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)Life insurance coverageEmployee discount programs Position Status Full Time Working Hours 40 hours per week Standard Hours 40.00 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description Hourly Employees Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Graduate degree in related science with experience in all teaching and lab aspects of Gross Anatomy. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: No specific physical demands, but must have ability to work in the Anatomy lab with cadavers. Work Environment: Gross anatomy dissection and histology lab environment. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 26ST1963 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements 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. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a graduate degree in a related science?YesNo Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Optional Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application