Temporary Research Assistant

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Temporary Research Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	CINJ-Ped Hematology/Oncology
Overview	Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. This individual will work under the supervision and direction of the Principal Investigator. The Temporary Research Assistant will help the lab team to conduct and execute research experiments, order supplies, and perform other research tasks in the lab. Among the key duties for this position are the following: Cultures mammalian cell lines and humans induced pluripotent stem cells and embryonic cells. Performs standard experiments in the lab: Microscopy, electrophoresis, OCR western blotting and ChIP seq. Performs standard lab procedures involved in making required tests and analyses. Assists in preparing culture media, reagents, stains and stock solutions. Assists in packing, unpacking, storing, and classification of lab supplies and specimens.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.00
Annual Maximum Salary	0.00
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	Hourly Employees
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Associate degree in a relevant science.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be able to maintain accurate records, follow laboratory safety guidelines and institutional policies. Must successfully complete mandatory lab safety/shipping training courses, as required by Rutgers Cancer Institute. Effective oral and communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications	B.S or B.A in Biological Science degree is preferred. Prior laboratory experience in assisting and or performing experiments including animal handling and molecular biology is preferred. Demonstrated ability to organize and maintain general laboratory functions is desired.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2688
Posting Open Date	11/16/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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