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New Brunswick, NJ | United States

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Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Temporary Research Assistant will assist in research on the lab grant deliverables. Incumbent will review, provide quality control, and analyze study data.

Among the key duties of the position are the following: 

• Works under the direction of the PI or his/her designee. Responsible for executing laboratory tasks as outlined by the Principal Investigator or a senior member of laboratory team.
• Performs functions as directed for experiments that are proposed in the grant, under the direction of the principal investigator and other designated lab members. 
• Maintains department database on a computer. Candidate must have competent computer skills and be able to utilize equipment and technology in support of the assigned project(s).  
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and ability to summarize scientific research process and communicate project findings.  
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Understands, demonstrates and models the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey core values.    
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers's compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Interest policy.   
• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.  
• No special vision requirements.  
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.  
• Lab 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. 

Posting Number: 24ST0350

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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