Temporary Research Assistant

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant position with the department of Neurology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under direction, performs and assists with technical laboratory procedures and analysis in support of specialized research activities of the laboratory. Assists in the set-up and conduction of experiments, as required.
Among the key duties of this position are the following: Participates with analysis of the brain of mice modified genetically or treated with neurotoxins using morphological and biochemical assays. Carries out in vitro differentiation of iPSCs into neurons. Performs basic laboratory experiments in in vitro systems to study proteins and their functions. Assists with development of methodologies to express proteins in cultured cells. Assists with cloning specific genes needed for various studies to address the above objectives. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science.  Prior research experience an asset.  Experienced in Microsoft office. Experienced in database management. City: Piscataway
State: NJ
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert up to 25 lbs.  Work Environment: Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. Posting Number: 24ST0528
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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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