Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	XIA - DNA Damage
Overview	RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES: 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. 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. CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Associate III in Radiation Cancer Biology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The primary purpose of the Research Associate III position is to, under direction of the PI, perform technical research activities and assist in the conduct of highly specialized research in cancer biology. This position will provide essential support, by creating unique cell and mouse lines, for the collaborative research by a team of investigators funded by a National Cancer Institute program project grant that is focused on understanding how the BRCA protein network suppresses tumorigenesis and impacts therapeutic response, which is critical to improving the outcome of cancers associated with homologous recombination (HR) and other DNA repair defects. Incumbent is expected to maintain cell and mouse lines, use CRISPR/Cas9 technology to create gene-edited cell lines, and validating the lines created. Specific tasks used may include passaging/maintaining cell lines, electroporation/transfection of cells, preparation of cells for cell sorting, isolation, analyses and banking of cell clones, mouse breeding and genotyping, generating mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs), and record keeping, etc. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Under the direction of the principal investigator, conducts independently, or as assigned, specialized research in the area of molecular cancer cell biology and mouse models of cancer. Assists in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology and instrumentation functions with the clinical and research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the department. Under supervision, assists in the conduct of continuous program of research and development regarding the analytical and instrumentation functions of the laboratory, participates in the evaluation of the existing procedures, suggesting revision where necessary and proposing new procedures where required. May assist in organizing, leading and conducting highly specialized research activity for a particular research project. Assists with the instructing and training of students, fellows, and laboratory assistants, as required.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	18S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	47546.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	56638.000
Annual Maximum Salary	66750.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be competent in standard laboratory techniques and mouse models of cancer. The ability to work both independently and collaborative. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe products.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior background in the fields molecular cancer biology and mammalian cell biology; documented training and certification to conduct small animal research. Knowledge in genomics and/or bioinformatics.
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

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST2763
Posting Open Date
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

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