Student Assistant

• Works under the direction of PI and senior lab members. Assists with routine tasks related to cellular and mouse experiments and laboratory projects that are proposed in the grant(s), with specific focus on the function of the p53 pathway in tumorigenesis and the regulation of the p53 pathway under the direction of the principal investigator and other senior lab members. Specifically, incumbent will be involved in and assist with research and technical operations related to the role of combination and gene inhibitor therapy and research and technical activity related to breast cancer tissue microarrays.
• Have competent computer skills and be able to utilize equipment and technology in support of project.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and ability to summarize scientific research process and/or data and communicate project findings to assist in the preparation and submission of grants and publication of scientific research papers/articles/manuscripts.
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• 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
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• Eligible candidates must be Current Rutgers undergraduate students.

• Demonstrated ability to learn laboratory database for data entry work.
• Demonstrated ability to follow laboratory safety policies and perform simple laboratory procedures.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is also essential.
• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Interrelationship: Interaction with Rutgers, RWJMS, CINJ, and RWJUH management, administrative, clinical and laboratory staff.
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• Previous experience in laboratory techniques including molecular biology, cell biology and tissue culture experiments is preferred.

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

• 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.
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