Research Assistant, Per Diem

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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant, Per Diem Job Category Staff & Executive Department CINJ-Guo Lab Overview

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Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant, Per Diem in the Medical Oncology department at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

The Research Assistant, Per Diem will be responsible for the conduct and execution of research experiments following the instructions given by a Principal Investigator in laboratory team. This will include supporting the research of Principal Investigators and senior members of the laboratory. The Research Assistant, Per Diem will be responsible for attending laboratory conferences and for learning appropriate scientific methods and procedures. People with experience in handling mouse and maintaining mouse colonies will be preferred.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Responsible for executing laboratory experiments outlined by the Principal Investigator or a member of the laboratory team.

• Maintains mouse colonies, including mice breeding, ear tagging and genotyping, and keeps records of mouse colonies.

• Learns and performs intranasal infection and intratracheal infection techniques to induce lung tumors. Monitors tumor-bearing mouse conditions and monitors lung tumor growth by micro-CT.

• Performs cell culture, western blot, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence staining.

• Attends journal clubs and other educational activities as deemed appropriate by lab management team.

• Assists in design and execution of experiments.

• Maintains laboratory notebooks.

• Assists in the preparation and submission of grants and manuscripts.

• Assists with routine laboratory projects as directed.

Position Status Per Diem Hours Per Week 18 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 0.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.000 Annual Maximum Salary 0.000 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description 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's Degree in a relevant science.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned laboratory work and develop effective work methods.

• Demonstrated ability to follow laboratory safety policies and perform simple laboratory procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to learn laboratory database for data entry work.

• Demonstrated effective oral and written 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

• BS, BA or higher degree preferred.

• Biological Science degree preferred.

• Previous experience in laboratory techniques including molecular biology, cell biology and tissue culture experiments is preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Lab environment. Moderate noise. Exposure to blood, excrement, anti-neoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Special Conditions

• Must successfully complete all required laboratory safety/shipping courses as required by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey policy.

• Occasional overtime is required.

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1428 Posting Open Date 06/11/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

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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It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in a relevant science?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application