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Position Details

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Student Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive Department HU - p53 Signaling Pathways 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 Student Assistant within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Student Assistant will assist in research on the lab grant deliverables. Incumbent will review, provide quality control, and analyze study data. Among the key duties for this 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.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift 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 Student Hourly Employees Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to . Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Must be a current Rutgers student.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is also essential.
• 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

• Pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science is preferred.
• One (1) year of related research/project experience 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, antineoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals. Special Conditions INTERRELATIONSHIPS: Interaction with RUTGERS, RWJMS, CINJ, and RWJUH management, administrative, clinical and laboratory staff. Posting Details Posting Number 24ST0654 Posting Open Date 03/18/2024 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 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.