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Student Assistant

Rutgers University
United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick
Nov 22, 2024
Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title Student Assistant
Job Category Staff & Executive
Department CINJ-Guo Lab
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.

The Student Assistant will support the development and administration of several research studies focused on lung cancer using mouse models. Having experience in mouse work will be preferred.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

  • Supports research activities, including maintaining mouse colonies which will be achieved by weaning mouse, ear tag, extraction of genomic DNA from mouse tailsfor genotyping via PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis.
  • Collects and analyze data.
  • Prepares and/or compiles data for special reports and analyses, monthly reports, program evaluations, and other related reports.
  • Conducts literature reviews. 5. Assists with the editing and preparation of manuscripts, publications, reports and presentations.
  • Prepares materials for submission of grant applications.
  • Performs other related lab duties as assigned.

Position Status Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 99H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 0.00
Annual Maximum Salary 0.00
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 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
  • Must be current Rutgers Student.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 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
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment


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

  • WORK ENVIRONMENT: Research lab and vivarium.

Special Conditions
Posting Details


Posting Number 24ST1133
Posting Open Date 05/09/2024
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.



Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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


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