Research Associate III

Overview

Position Details – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Posting Summary
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Rutgers is seeking a Research Associate III within Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the primary purpose of the Research Associate III is to perform technical research activities within the laboratory and assist in the conduct of highly specialized research. The Research Associate III will be responsible for specimen tracking, processing, organization and analysis.

The Research Associate III will be expected to maintain detailed records of experiments and activities according to laboratory standard operating procedures.

Rutgers Cancer Institute’s Vision
, Mission
, and Core Values guide research, patient care, education, and community engagement. Core values include Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, and Perseverance.

• Performs standard experiments in the lab:
  Microscopy (light, fluorescent, or confocal); electrophoresis (nucleic acid and protein); PCR;
  Western blotting; flow cytometry (multiparameter and spectral) of mouse and human specimens; DNA/RNA extraction; preparation of samples for ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq (bulk, single-cell, and spatial), RNAseq (bulk, single-cell, and spatial), and other multi-omic approaches in collaboration with the appropriate institutional core facilities.
• Assists with animal husbandry, administration of medications to mice via various routes, collection of specimens (blood, cerebrospinal fluid, organs), histology, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and analysis of biomarkers.
• Assists in animal surgery, imaging, injections, dissection and various other research, as well as sample collection/harvesting of tissues and analysis of samples by PCR and qPCR.
• Cultures mammalian cell lines (e.g., murine, human) and conducts cell-based in vitro assays.
• Operates lab equipment such as centrifuges, pH meters, analytical balances, scintillation counters, spectrophotometers, light microscopes, and confocal microscope.
• Performs data analysis and calculations, records data, and writes reports on research findings.
• Assists in ordering, packing, unpacking, storing, and classifying lab supplies as necessary.

Minimum Education and Experience
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Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Developmental Biology, or another relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Developmental Biology, or another relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience.

Certifications/Licenses
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None specified.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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• Experience in animal (mouse) work, analytic techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, biochemical assays, immunological assays, HPLC, mass spectrometry), and assisting and/or performing molecular and cancer cell biology experiments.
• Ability to organize and maintain general laboratory functions; capable of maintaining accurate records, following laboratory safety guidelines and institutional policies.
• Must successfully complete mandatory lab safety/shipping training courses as required by Rutgers Cancer Institute.
• Occasional overtime flexibility is required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications
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• A working knowledge of R Studio or other bioinformatics software is a plus but not required.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

• Position Status:
  Full Time
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