Principal Laboratory Technician (2 Vacancies)

Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Principal Laboratory Technician within Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator the Principal Laboratory Technician will support the senior lab staff with conducting research experiments in the area of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. The Principal Laboratory Technician will maintain accurate records order supplies and conduct general maintenance of the lab. The Principal Laboratory Technician will also assist in intricate and complex cell-based animal and human biospecimen experiments and prepare reagents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Performs standard experiments in the lab: Microscopy (light fluorescent or confocal); electrophoresis (nucleic acid and protein); PCR ; Western blotting; flow cytometry (multiparameter and spectral) of mouse and human specimens; DNA / RNA extraction; preparation of samples (murine and human) for ChIP-seq ATAC -seq (bulk single-cell and spatial) RNA -seq (bulk single-cell and spatial) and other multi-omics approaches in collaboration with the appropriate institutional core facilities. Responsible for animal husbandry administration of medications to mice via oral intraperitoneal intravenous or other necessary routes of administration collection of specimens (blood cerebrospinal fluid organs) histology immunofluorescence immunohistochemistry and analysis of biomarkers. Cultures mammalian cell lines (e.g. murine human etc.) and conducting cell-based in vitro assays. Orders laboratory supplies and maintains a database of supply inventory. Responsible for packing unpacking storing and classification of lab supplies and specimens (mouse and human). Prepares culture media reagents stains and stock solutions. Assists the PI and senior laboratory staff with experimentation and research activities. Assists PI and senior lab staff in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications.

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
Experience in animal (mouse) work analytic techniques (e.g. flow cytometry biochemical assays immunological assays HPLC mass spectrometry etc.) and assisting and/or performing molecular and cancer cell biology experiments preferred. A working knowledge of R Studio or other bioinformatics software is a plus but not required.