Student Assistant - Job at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ

Student Assistant

New Brunswick, NJ

Posted 28 days ago

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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. Assists with the editing and preparation of manuscripts, publications, reports and presentations
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	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	24ST0764
Posting Open Date	04/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Part Time

Required Experience

Open