Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)
Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is
seeking a Student Assistant within the Guo Laboratory in the
Division of Medical Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The
Student Assistant will support the development and administration
of several research studies focused on lung cancer using mouse
models. Having experience in mouse work will be preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Supports research activities, including maintaining mouse colonies
which will be achieved by weaning mouse, ear tag, extraction of
genomic DNA from mouse tails for genotyping via PCR and agarose gel
electrophoresis. Collects and analyzes data. Prepares and/or
compiles data for special reports and analyses, monthly reports,
program evaluations, and other related reports. Conducts literature
reviews. Assists with the editing and preparation of manuscripts,
publications, reports and presentations. Prepares materials for
submission of 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
Keywords: Rutgers University, Norwalk , Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies), Science, Research & Development , New Brunswick, Connecticut
