Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Student Assistant within the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Directly under the supervision of the White Laboratory the Student Assistant will perform supervised research in the area of cancer metabolism. The goal of the summer program is to inspire motivate and educate the student through mentored cancer research training co-curricular support and professional development activities. Under the supervision of the Program Director/Research Mentors the Student Assistant will engage in research and program related activities focusing on cancer. Additionally the Student Assistant will learn valuable research skills (experimental and laboratory techniques) as well as professional career development skills under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator/Research Mentor. Among the key duties for this position are the following: Receive hands-on training in cutting-edge cancer research. Conduct research in mentor-supervised laboratories in summer. Participate in educational seminars as available. Receive compensation for their time. Attend workshops seminars lectures and career development activities as available.

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 Cultivating Diversity : making conscientious efforts in all we do to ensure that our leadership scientists clinicians supporting staff and trainees reflect the rich diversity of the state of New Jersey and the patient populations and communities we serve 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
For undergraduate students enrollment as an undergraduate major in a STEM discipline (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) with coursework in biology genetics biochemistry/molecular biology is highly desirable.