Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Assistant within the Guo Laboratory in the Division of Medical Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The Student Assistant will support the development and administration of several research studies focused on lung cancer using mouse models. Having experience in mouse work will be preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Supports research activities, including maintaining mouse colonies which will be achieved by weaning mouse, ear tag, extraction of genomic DNA from mouse tails for genotyping via PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis.
• Collects and analyzes data.
• Prepares and/or compiles data for special reports and analyses, monthly reports, program evaluations, and other related reports.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Assists with the editing and preparation of manuscripts, publications, reports and presentations.
• Prepares materials for submission of grant applications.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Must be a current Rutgers student.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

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 diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.