Student Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine animal care and husbandry under supervision
• Support procedures related to mouse handling, weighing, and health monitoring
• Maintain accurate records of animal care, procedures, and sample collections
• Prepare materials and supplies for animal studies, such as surgical instruments and buffers
• Assist in post-procedural monitoring and recovery observations
• Help maintain compliance documentation, including IACUC logs and training records
• Perform general laboratory maintenance and organizational tasks as needed

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at Rutgers University

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the animal life science field
• Experience with tissue harvesting
• Experience with mice colony care and maintenance
• Experience creating knockout models in mice

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage and employee discount programs

About the Company

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research to improve human health. The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School conducts vital studies in molecular biology related to health and disease.