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Temporary Research Assistant (4) Vacancies

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Newark

Jun 07, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Temporary Research Assistant (4) Vacancies
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	SHP-Health Informatics
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 School of Health Professions ( SHP) is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to work in the Health Informatics Department. The Temporary Research Assistant will be onsite to support the Center for Biomedical Informatics & Health Artificial Intelligence's 2025 Summer Bootcamp in Biomedical Data Science and Health AI, from July 28 - August 8, 2025. The Temporary Research Assistant will support the preparation and delivery of lectures, configure various bioinformatics tools, analyze data, and support Bootcamp students, assisting with installing, debugging, and troubleshooting as needed. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Assist lecturers with the preparation and delivery of lectures. Assist students in the understanding and preparation of high-performance computing (HPC)-based jobs using Amarel by OARC. Configure and use bioinformatics tools and AI/ML applications. Download and analyze datasets and reproduce results. Assist students with debugging and troubleshooting machine learning tools in R and Python.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Salary Details	$16 per hour
Minimum Salary	15.49
Mid Range Salary	75.00
Maximum Salary	150.00
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Part Time
Working Hours (per week)	19.99
Standard Hours	35.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	Hourly Employees
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor degree required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must possess interest and knowledge in transcriptomics (RNA-seq) data handling, processing, and analysis. Must have knowledge of bioinformatics pipeline development, execution and debugging. Must have an understanding of AI/ML algorithms. Must have intermediate to advanced programing knowledge in R and Python programming languages.
Preferred Qualifications	Master preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing. Must be able to sit at a computer for long periods of time. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Classroom setting.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1249
Posting Open Date	06/06/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details	Stanley S Bergen Jr Bldg 65 Bergen Street Newark, NJ 07107

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-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.

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