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Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

May 07, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	CINJ-Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Overview	RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES: 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. CORE VALUES: 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 Cultivating Diversity: making conscientious efforts in all we do to ensure that our leadership, scientists, clinicians, supporting staff, and trainees reflect the rich diversity of the state of New Jersey and the patient populations and communities we serve 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 Student Assistant within the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Directly under the supervision of the White Laboratory, the Student 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. Under the supervision of the Program Director/Research Mentors, the Student Assistant will engage in research and program related activities focusing on cancer. Additionally, the Student Assistant 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. 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	Up to 20 hours per week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$16 per hour
Annual Minimum Salary	00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.00
Annual Maximum Salary	0.00
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 http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Must be a current Rutgers undergraduate student who wishes to prepare for a STEM career, preferably in biomedical cancer research.
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. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
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	Summer Position-3 months

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1011
Posting Open Date	05/06/2025
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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