Work Assistant

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Work Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	CINJ-Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
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 Work Assistant within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Directly under the supervision of the White Laboratory, the Work Assistant will perform supervised research in the area of cancer metabolism. The goal of the summer program is to inspire, motivate and educate the student through mentored cancer research training, co-curricular support, and professional development activities. The Work Assistant will engage in research and program related activities focusing on cancer under the supervision of the Program Director/Research Mentors. They will learn valuable research skills (experimental, and laboratory techniques) as well as professional career development skills under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator/Research Mentor. Please only apply to this posting if you are a non-Rutgers student.   Among the key duties for this position are the following: Receive hands-on training in cutting-edge cancer research. Conduct research in mentor-supervised laboratories in summer. Participate in educational seminars as available. Receive compensation for their time. Attend workshops, seminars, lectures and career development activities as available.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours
Union Description	Non-Union
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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	High School graduates who wish to prepare for a STEM career, preferably in biomedical cancer research, are encouraged to apply for the position.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Highly motivated and academically able to pursue a career in biomedical/cancer science. Requires the performance of laboratory research.  Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to read, write, speak and understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform job duties.
Preferred Qualifications	For undergraduate students, enrollment as an undergraduate major in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with coursework in biology, genetics, biochemistry/molecular biology is highly desirable.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: No significant physical demands.  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	24ST0604
Posting Open Date	03/13/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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