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Research Assistant, Per Diem

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 13, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Assistant, Per Diem
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ - Medicine Gastroenterolog
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 per diem Research Assistant for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. This role involves coordinating patient recruitment, enrollment, randomization, and de-identification; administering questionnaires and conducting testing; performing ELISA biomarker assays and processing serum and PBMC samples; managing and analyzing data; and carrying out venipuncture procedures. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Patient recruitment enrollment, randomization, and de identification. Administer questionnaires and testing. Running ELISA biomarker assays, processing serum/PBMCs. Data handling and analysis. Performs other related duties as assigned.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	15.49
Mid Range Salary	75.00
Maximum Salary	150.000
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: 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	Per Diem
Working Hours
Standard Hours	40.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description	Health Care Prof Per Diem
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree required. Prior experience must include performing ELISA and PBMC processing. Experienced in calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment and conducting ELISA data analysis, including generating standard curves, calculating unknown concentrations from absorbance values, and performing curve fitting using Excel.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Expertise in the proper handling of serum, plasma, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Skilled in centrifuging, aliquoting, and cryopreservation techniques, as well as precision pipetting and accurate plate layout design. Proficient in running and troubleshooting 96-well plate assays, using plate washers and readers, and preparing standards, buffers, and reagents according to kit instructions.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree in public health (MPH), clinical research, or biomedical sciences preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Reading, standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 25 lbs. BSL2+ laboratory environment; exposure to study subjects in a clinical environment and exposure to research animal models. Work Environment: Office environment with moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0288
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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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