Temporary Research Assistant, Per Diem

Temporary Research Assistant, Per Diem

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title
- Temporary Research Assistant, Per Diem

Job Category
- Staff & Executive
- Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department - CINJ - HU Signaling Pathways

Overview - RUTGERSCANCERINSTITUTEVISION,MISSION,ANDCOREVALUES:

VISION:
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.

MISSION:

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.

COREVALUES:

Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge

Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection

Collaboration:

approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge

Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions

Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant, Per Diem within Radiation Oncology/Cancer Biology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Temporary Research Assistant will assist in research on the lab grant deliverables. Incumbent will review, provide quality control, and analyze study data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Works under the direction of the PI or his/her designee. Responsible for executing laboratory tasks as outlined by the Principal Investigator or a senior member of laboratory team.

Performs functions as directed for experiments that are proposed in the grant, under the direction of the principal investigator and other designated lab members.

Maintains department database on a computer. Candidate must have competent computer skills and be able to utilize equipment and technology in support of the assigned project(s).Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and ability to summarize scientific research process and communicate project findings.

FLSA
- Nonexempt

Grade - 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 15.92

Mid Range Salary - 75.00

Maximum Salary - 150.00

Benefits
- 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
- Per Diem

Working Hours - up to 19.99 hours per week

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement
- This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
- Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Temporary Staff Appointment
- Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility - PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Current student pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effective oral and communication skills.

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is also essential.

Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of related research/project experience is preferred.

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…