Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department SASN - Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) Overview Our brains determine who we are; how we see, hear, and smell, how we move, touch, and talk, how we remember and forget, how we feel, expect, and plan. The mission of the Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) of School of Arts & Sciences, Newark (SASN) is to advance understanding of the brain’s structure and function through excellence in neuroscience research and training. Our researchers pursue this goal through an integrative approach that cuts across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. They combine molecular, electrophysiological, neurochemical, anatomical, imaging, behavioral, and neuropsychological methods to analyze how the brain works, develops, interacts with the environment, and is modified by experience in health and disease. CMBN is also committed to serving the academic and surrounding Newark communities through educational outreach, community service, and research internship programs that train undergraduate and high school students. Posting Summary Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Research Project Assistant. The Research Project Assistant will carry out complex research protocols and techniques in the Holly Lab in the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience. This work includes, but is not limited to, rodent operant behavioral experiments, immunohistochemistry and histological analysis of brain tissue, extraction of DNA from rodents, and PCR/electrophoresis to determine genotype.
The position will also be responsible for overall laboratory maintenance and management, including maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, and cleaning and organizing the lab.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

In addition to running their own experiments under the direction of Dr. Holly, the Research Project Assistant will also be expected to assist other lab members in their projects as needed and manage the animal colony. The position must maintain proficiency in all policies, practices, and regulations, and performs all work in compliance with laboratory practices and in accordance with all applicable policies and regulations, including, but not limited to, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Lab Animal Care (AALAC), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), and Rutgers Environmental Health and Safey (REHS). The Research Project Assistant ensures that the laboratory and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe matter in accordance with established policies and procedures.

This position is contingent upon continuation of grant funding. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 03 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 50065.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 62252.00 Annual Maximum Salary 74438.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description URA-AFT Administrative 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 Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP