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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 Research Associate II within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The primary purpose of the Research Associate II position is to lead research investigations in chemotherapy-induced toxicity among children treated for cancer, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The Research Associate II will supervise laboratory staff (technicians and post-doctoral fellows), conduct and execute research experiments, and draft written reports for inclusion in manuscripts and grant proposals.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

• Design, execute, and analyze research experiments related to chemotherapy-induced toxicity. May use animal models and/or specimens collected from children being treated for cancer.
• Under the direction of the principal investigator: investigates, reviews, modifies, develops, and tests new analytical procedures and methodologies.
• Contributes to writing research protocols and protocol amendments as required for IRB and IACUCapproval.
• Assists the PI with development and writing of research grant proposals. 
• Prepares written reports of the research experiments.
• Gives presentations of the research at local, regional and national meetings.
• Trains students, laboratory technicians, and postdoctoral fellows in laboratory techniques. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. Degree or equivalent in medical sciences required, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience required. 

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. Exposure to animals (rats) blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals. 

Posting Number: 24ST0194

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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