About the role#
Rutgers University is hiring a Student Assistant for the Department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. You will support ongoing research studies focused on epilepsy development and prevention under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.
What you'll do#
- Process fixed brain tissue, including dissection, sectioning with a vibratome or cryostat, immunostaining, and imaging.
- Manage the transgenic mouse colony.
- Assist with cell culture for drug-screening studies and molecular biology tasks like genotyping and molecular cloning.
- Support antisense oligonucleotide design activities.
- Analyze data and troubleshoot experiments.
- Review and summarize scientific literature for current research projects.
- Maintain lab equipment and ensure the laboratory remains clean.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at Rutgers University.
- A basic understanding of biology and genetics.
- Laboratory experience in mouse tissue handling, cell culture, microscopy, and data recording.
- Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and work under direction.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Piscataway, New Jersey.
- The role is fully on-site.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
About Rutgers University
Rutgers University is a public research university based in New Jersey. It operates across three primary locations in New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark. The institution focuses on education, healthcare, and research initiatives. It employs over 18,000 people and serves as a large academic organization in the New York and New Jersey region.
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