Principal Lab Technician (Multiple Vacancies)

Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Principal Lab Technician within the Office of Human Research Service ( OHRS ) at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the direction of the Research Study Manager the Principal Laboratory Technician assists in the acquisition cryopreservation processing cataloging and shipping of tissues/body fluid and other biological specimens from area hospital operating rooms patient sites pathology laboratories and various patient encounter areas for the Cancer Center Tissue Analytic Services/Bio-specimen Repository and related laboratories. Must be able to work PM hours on a regular/permanent basis. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Transports and processes clinical trial biological specimens using established laboratory techniques including but not limited to sterile technique PBMC and RNA / DNA extraction/isolation. Stores and ships biological specimens according to standard laboratory operating procedures and/or protocol specific guidelines. Documents biological specimen collection and processing information onto specimen collection forms and/or Online Collaborative Research Environment (OnCore) to ensure thorough and accurate reimbursement for Clinical Trial Laboratory Activities. Reviews laboratory documentation for completeness accuracy and consistency. Documents discrepancies and re/trains junior technicians in standard operating policies and procedures. Trains incoming technicians in research procedures laboratory safety and the use of equipment or instrumentation. Maintains current knowledge of all relevant Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ) Good Laboratory Practice ( GLP ) Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) and National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) requirements and guidelines for bio-specimen handling and storage.

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