Research Support Associate - Part Time

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $16 - $30 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ June 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Research Support Associate - Part Time. This role involves conducting behavioral experiments in gerbils to study sensory experiences on brain development, performing post-experiment brain tissue processing, and assisting with data entry and analysis.

Highlights

Conduct behavioral experiments to assess associative and perceptual learning in gerbils.
Process brain tissue (histology) and assist with microscopy and anatomical analysis.
Perform auditory, visual, and vestibular manipulations on neonate and adult animals.
Maintain accurate records, assist with data entry and analysis of research data.
Additional responsibilities include stereotaxic surgery assistance, dosing schedules, and animal colony management.
Requires an Associates degree in psychology, biology, neuroscience, or a related scientific field.
Basic computer skills for data entry and organization are necessary.
Previous animal handling experience is preferred.
Offered salary starts at $20 per hour, with a minimum of $16 and maximum up to $30 based on qualifications.
Position is part-time, on-site, and located within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences at the Brain Health Institute.