Research Associate III: HPV-Driven Cancer Biology

Rutgers, International; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Associate III to advance HPV-associated cancer biology research and study genomic instability using in vitro culture models. The role involves mammalian cell culture, maintenance of cell lines, and various molecular techniques in a wet lab environment.

Under the PI and senior technicians, you will assist with experimental procedures, data collection, and preparation of figures and manuscripts.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Biological Science or related field plus one year of related research experience or a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science plus two years of related research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to follow laboratory safety policies and perform simple laboratory procedures.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine laboratory research focused on HPV-associated cancer biology and genomic instability.
• Assist with mammalian cell culture, maintenance and expansion of cell lines, and cryopreservation.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures and results and assist with data preparation for reports and manuscripts.
• Contribute to data, figures, presentations, and scientific manuscripts as appropriate.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Data entry

Communication

Education

Masters Degree in Biological Science or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Associate III to advance HPV-associated cancer biology research and study genomic instability using in vitro culture models. The role involves mammalian cell culture, maintenance of cell lines, and various molecular techniques in a wet lab environment.

Under the PI and senior technicians, you will assist with experimental procedures, data collection, and preparation of figures and manuscripts.