Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate I Job Category Staff & Executive Department Cancer Institute of New Jersey 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 I within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The primary purpose of the Research Associate I position is to work under the direction of the faculty member, with the responsibility of independently conducting significant elements of a larger research activity. Designs and conducts highly specialized and technical research. The employee will conduct breast and cervical cancer research to analyze experiments relative to the understanding of oncogenic signaling and response to cancer therapies. The Montagna Lab at Rutgers Cancer Institute leverages a number of experimental approaches including single cell genomics by next generation sequencing, in situ single cell analyses of DNA and RNA, and CRISPR gene editing to induce genomic instability and study its consequences on tumor initiation, progression and therapy response. The Research Associate I will be part of a highly translational laboratory that seeks to identify underlying mechanisms of tumorigenesis and translate these findings into improved personalized therapeutic strategies for the treatment of breast and cervical cancer. May guide and train interns, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.Among the key duties for this position are the following:

Performs various research and clinical technical operations independently or as assigned, relating to investigatory activities of a laboratory, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations, and conclusions. Assists and conducts independent research relevant to the interest and field of breast and cervical cancer. Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology and instrumentation functions with the clinical and research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the department. Conducts a continuous program of research and development regarding the analytical and instrumentation functions of the laboratory, constantly evaluates existing procedures where required to keep methodology and procedures current. As requested, assists in the implementation of the programs and projects in special areas of interest to the department. Responsible for direct supervision of the work performed and teaching of research technicians, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and laboratory manager on laboratory administration and set up. Assists with the instructing and training of students, fellows, technicians, and laboratory assistants as required. Generates, compiles and presents statistical data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity. Writes grant applications, fellowships, annual progress reports and manuscripts. Reviews and analyzes scientific data, scientific reports, publications and other documents pertaining to current research developments. Gives oral presentations of the research at lab meetings and conferences. Functions as scientific consultant in areas pertaining to specific expertise. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 26S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 73161.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 87905.00 Annual Maximum Salary 104450.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 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