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Rutgers University

Temporary Research Assistant

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $25 - $150 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ June 6th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Temporary Research Assistant. The position involves developing an assay to identify small molecule blockers of protein biosynthesis in microbes for antibacterial drug development. Responsibilities include protein and tRNA purification, expression in a bacterial system, conducting biosynthesis and in vitro translation assays, and dye conjugation to the ribosomal translation system.

 Highlights

  • Protein and tRNA purification and analysis.
  • Conducting biosynthesis and in vitro translation assays.
  • Expression and purification in bacterial systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
  • Salary ranges from $25.00 to $150.00 per hour.
  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology required.
  • Experience with high-throughput screening is preferred.