Laboratory Technician

Posting Summary
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Center for Cell Signaling Department within New Jersey Medical School. The Papachristodoulou lab () is looking for a highly motivated dedicated and enthusiastic Lab Technician keen to engage in exciting bench work and support on-going research activities. We use innovative pre-clinical models and tools to study the complex genetic mitochondrial and metabolic factors that contribute to prostate cancer pathophysiology and treatment response. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the PI and other researchers on publication-generating projects. We are newly established lab and offer a team-oriented environment where creativity enthusiasm and dedicated effort are highly rewarded. The individual will be trained in cutting-edge translational approaches to understand the molecular determinants of aggressive prostate cancer and is expected to develop a high level of independence. If desired the Lab Technician will be given the opportunity to take the lead on a personal research project upon mastery of the necessary skills. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Performs various research technical operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of a laboratory; may conduct independent or s assigned specialized research for a particular project followed by appropriate reports. Provide routine technical and research support to on-going projects compile and assist in data analysis prepare materials for publications and reports. Perform hands-on experimental assays including RNA / DNA extraction protein preparation PCR & real time- PCR western blot analysis and cell culture-based gene manipulation tumorigenic and metabolomic analyses. Additional and/or specialized training will be provided. Assist in daily mouse colony management including daily health checks genotyping breeding monitoring and assisting in animal surgery procedures. Compiles and presents research data with appropriate conclusions and recommendations pertinent to research activity. Conduct experiments involving hazardous materials such as staining reagents anesthesia reagents liquid nitrogen chemical molecular and histological fixatives. Collects and completes basic preparation of biological samples and specimens.

Overview
New Jerseys academic health center Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students providing clinical care and conducting research all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick and collaborating university wide RBHS includes eight schools a behavioral health network and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research neuroscience advanced biotechnology and medicine environmental and occupational health and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers clinicians and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine dentistry pharmacy public health nursing biomedical research and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the stateat Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark Scotch Plains Somerset Stratford and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick Newarks University Hospital in Newark and other affiliates. Through this community of healers scientists and scholars Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Preferred Qualifications
(Prostate) cancer research experience. Basic knowledge of in vivo/animal work including genetically engineered mouse models and tumor cell xenograft implantation.