Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate III
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	CINJ-Ped Hematology/Oncology
Overview
Posting Summary	The Research Associate III is responsible for the conduct and execution of research experiments following the instructions given by the Principal Investigator of the laboratory team. This will include supporting the research of Principal Investigators and assisting with the research efforts of other members of the laboratory. Briefly, research in the Madireddy lab focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms that underlie the pathogenesis of cancer-predisposition syndromes and hematological malignancies. We are employing a unique and specialized set of tools, which include our locus-specific single molecule assay to study DNA replication, cytogenetics, and genomics, to test our hypotheses. The Research Associate III will be responsible for assisting with managing the lab and assisting in the execution of these experiments, preparation of reagents and general maintenance. In addition the Research Associate III is expected to attend relevant courses and workshops to learn appropriate scientific methods and procedures.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	18S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	50363.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	59994.000
Annual Maximum Salary	70704.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master’s degree plus one (1) year of research experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of research experience is required. Postgraduate degree in Biological Science degree is preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated ability to organize and maintain general laboratory functions is desired, must be able to maintain accurate records, follow laboratory safety guidelines and institutional policies. Must successfully complete mandatory lab safety/shipping training courses, as required by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Occasional overtime flexibility is required.  Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Effective oral and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior laboratory experience in assisting and or performing experiments in molecular biology is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs. 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	23ST2603
Posting Open Date
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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