Rutgers University is hiring: Graduate Assistant (Medical Student) in New Brunswick

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department: RWJ - Dermatology

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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 Graduate Assistant (Medical Student) for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The primary purpose of the Graduate Assistant (Medical Student), under the direction of the Acting Chief, Division of Dermatology, is to engage future dermatology prospects in an intense one (1) year of research and to publish the research. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Learns and researches various dermatologic issues both at various locations. Composes and submits a manuscript for publication. Sees patients at the 1 Worlds Fair Drive location when not researching. Maintains the essential records and files. Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 99HSalary Details

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 coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs
• Position Status: Part Time

Working Hours: 15

Standard Hours: 1.00 Daily Work Shift: DayWork Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience: Must be a Rutgers student enrolled in a graduate program. Requires a bachelor's degree in Biology or other relevant scientific field. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications: Lab experience (either in coursework or a research setting) and coursework in immunology, cell biology and/or microbiology is preferred. Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands: Position requires standing for a long duration of time, and walking the facility, sitting, use of the hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time. Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 35 pounds in order to dispose of Laboratory sanitary waste and lift laboratory equipment.

Posting Number: 26ST2083Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

City: Somerset

State: NJPre-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