Temporary Research Assistant (Seasonal)
Rutgers
USD 15.49-15.49 / hour
Posted on Dec 17, 2025
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Temporary Research Assistant (Seasonal) |
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| Job Category | Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department | RWJ-Child Health Institute |
| 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 Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of Principal Investigator, Temp Research Asst will be responsible for conducting a project titled Clonal proliferative profile of HTLV-1 in infected patients using dolutegravir or vitamin C during 2 years of follow-up. For this project the student will identify and quantify integration’s sites of HTLV-1 in host genome to reach clonality for each infected patient and for these purpose Herreira’s Laboratory will provide everything that will need such as sonicator for gDNA physical fragmentation, enzymes for end-blunt repair, ligation to adapters and Nested-PCR, microfluidic eletrophoresis machine, DNA purification Kit and supplies for Nanopore MinION sequencing. Furthermore, the Temp Research Asst must possess a solid background in molecular biology techniques for the detection and sequencing of pathogen genomes. For the detection of integration sites, the student will need to understand and master the genome walking technique for amplifying unknown regions of the genome. The main aim of study is evaluating the clonality pattern of HTLV-1 in patients using Dolutegravir and Vitamin C during a 2-year follow-up. Among the key duties of this position are the following:
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| FLSA | Nonexempt |
| Grade | 99H |
| Salary Details | $15.92 per hr |
| Minimum Salary | 15.49 |
| 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:
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| Position Status | Part Time |
| Working Hours | 20 hours per week max |
| Standard Hours | 35.00 |
| Daily Work Shift | Day |
| Work Arrangement | This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| Union Description | Hourly Employees |
| Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
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| Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
| Position Pension Eligibility | None |
Qualifications
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment | Physical Demands:
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Posting Details
| Posting Number | 25ST2607 |
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| Regional Campus | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus | College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | NJ |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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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.
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