Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist I (Metabolomic Shared Resource) at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The Metabolomics Share Resource at New Brunswick was established in 2017 with a significant institutional commitment from RBHS / RWJMS . This shared resource pushes the frontiers of metabolite measurements and provides RBHS and the broader Rutgers community with easy cost-effective access to these capabilities. The overarching objective is to enable scientific discoveries that significantly impact disease diagnosis and therapy. In this role Research Teaching Specialist I will assist the Metabolomic Shared Resource Director in data analysis report writing and user communication. The Research Teaching Specialist I is also expected to provide a significant scientific contribution to the development and optimization of the metabolomics analysis methodology. Among the key duties for this position are the following: Meets with the Principal Investigator or designee to participate the establishment of goals and objectives for the laboratory consistent with eh budgetary manpower and policy framework of the department. Communicates with users to learn their analytical needs interpret the results and make suggestions in experimental design. Under direction and as appropriate independently develops and implements all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and reviews schedules for laboratory assays. Develops and optimizes new analytical methods based on the needs of RCI members. Keeps track of all MSR activities on iLab including request approval quotation invoicing and billing. Maintains records of research productivity such as publications and patents of RCI members who have used the resource as expected by the RCI administration and the RCI Cancer Center Support Grant ( CCSG )
Overview
RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION MISSION AND CORE VALUES : VISION : 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. MISSION : 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. CORE VALUES : Curiosity and Discovery : encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry creativity and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity : earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty transparency accountability and continuous reflection Collaboration : approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring : consistently demonstrating caring compassion and respect through our words and actions Perseverance : maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change overcoming obstacles and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals
Preferred Qualifications
Five years experience in a research lab or an analytical service core facility of relevant field preferred. This may include experience acquired prior to earning a PhD.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority