Temporary Clinical Research Assistant
Rutgers University
Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Clinical Research Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department Institute for Translational Medicine and Science 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 universitywide, 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 of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Clinical Research Assistant for Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS) within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.
The Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS) was founded in January 2016 and is directed by the Vice-Chancellor for clinical and translational science, Dr. Reynold Panettieri. RITMS conducts basic research in immunology, physiology and molecular biology. RITMS provides unique opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral research and clinical education, and cooperative education training. The program is interdisciplinary by nature.
The position will cover both the basic scientific research and clinical research worlds of the RITMS. In regards to the clinical research section, the applicant will have the opportunity to observe and assist in all aspects of the clinical research experience. This includes assisting with the research subject visits for various ongoing studies, the creation of protocol for future studies, the adaptation of sponsor-initiated protocols for participation here, and submitting protocols for review by the Institutional Review Board. The basic research expectations include the performance of experiments related with evaluating cellular responses generated by glucocorticoids and cAMP-elevating agents in lung cells. Responsibilities will include culturing different lung cell types (both primary cells and cell lines) and performing immunological assays (immunofluorescent staining, ELISA, & western blots). Additional responsibilities will keeping accurate records and notes; ordering lab supplies; working knowledge of MS Office to keep inventories of experimental reagents; data analysis and general lab duties.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Scheduling and assisting with patient visits. Processing clinical samples. Submitting protocols for review by the Institutional Review Board Culturing different lung cell types (both primary cells and cell lines) Performing human and murine Precision Cut Lung Slice (PCLS) experiments Performing immunological assays (immunofluorescent staining, ELISA, western blots, immunoprecipitations, and flow cytometry/FACS) Performing molecular biology techniques (PCR & real time-PCR techniques, DNA and mRNA sample preparation, plasmid DNA preparation, DNA subcloning, and siRNA/shRNA transfections) Data analysis and assistance in publication preparation Additional duties include assisting in experimental design and participating in general laboratory activities Performs other related duties as assigned. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary $14.00-$17.00/hr. Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility
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 of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Clinical Research Assistant for Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS) within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.
The Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS) was founded in January 2016 and is directed by the Vice-Chancellor for clinical and translational science, Dr. Reynold Panettieri. RITMS conducts basic research in immunology, physiology and molecular biology. RITMS provides unique opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral research and clinical education, and cooperative education training. The program is interdisciplinary by nature.
The position will cover both the basic scientific research and clinical research worlds of the RITMS. In regards to the clinical research section, the applicant will have the opportunity to observe and assist in all aspects of the clinical research experience. This includes assisting with the research subject visits for various ongoing studies, the creation of protocol for future studies, the adaptation of sponsor-initiated protocols for participation here, and submitting protocols for review by the Institutional Review Board. The basic research expectations include the performance of experiments related with evaluating cellular responses generated by glucocorticoids and cAMP-elevating agents in lung cells. Responsibilities will include culturing different lung cell types (both primary cells and cell lines) and performing immunological assays (immunofluorescent staining, ELISA, & western blots). Additional responsibilities will keeping accurate records and notes; ordering lab supplies; working knowledge of MS Office to keep inventories of experimental reagents; data analysis and general lab duties.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Scheduling and assisting with patient visits. Processing clinical samples. Submitting protocols for review by the Institutional Review Board Culturing different lung cell types (both primary cells and cell lines) Performing human and murine Precision Cut Lung Slice (PCLS) experiments Performing immunological assays (immunofluorescent staining, ELISA, western blots, immunoprecipitations, and flow cytometry/FACS) Performing molecular biology techniques (PCR & real time-PCR techniques, DNA and mRNA sample preparation, plasmid DNA preparation, DNA subcloning, and siRNA/shRNA transfections) Data analysis and assistance in publication preparation Additional duties include assisting in experimental design and participating in general laboratory activities Performs other related duties as assigned. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary $14.00-$17.00/hr. Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility
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