Research Associate II

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate II
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	CINJ-Ped Hematology/Oncology
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 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.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	23S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	63232.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	75764.000
Annual Maximum Salary	89873.000
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 .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

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.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience in animal work, analytic techniques, e.g. HPLC, mass spectrometry required.  Effective oral and written 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	In addition, familiarity with chemotherapy and a background in molecular biology are 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: 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.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0194
Posting Open Date	01/25/2024
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

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