Research Teaching Specialist III

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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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III at the Rutgers Cancer Institute, Radiation Oncology Department. The primary purpose of the Research Teaching Specialist (RTS III) position is to conduct specialized research under the direction of the Principal Investigator, using judgment to adapt methods and techniques. The RTS III may be responsible for the management of a small laboratory area and will assist the Principal Investigator with budgetary, training and administrative responsibilities.

• Works under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Assists in the establishment of performance standards, as well as in the selection of methodology and instrumentation.
• Carries out various technical and research operations relating to investigatory activities of the laboratory.
• Maintains regulatory approvals for human and animal subjects, including records and documentation for appropriate protocols; ensures IRB/IACUC protocols are up to date and conducts follow‑up as needed.
• Organizes and conducts specialized research activities for specific projects and acts as the point person for external collaborators.
• Supports routine transactions and inquiries (e.g., answering queries, researching answers and routing inquiries as needed).
• Assists in developing and carrying out translational and clinical research, including communicating with research subjects and patients participating in clinical trials.
• Instructs and trains students, fellows and technicians in various techniques and procedures to develop the necessary skills for laboratory assignments.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Master’s degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, to facilitate attendance at conferences and ability to publish scientific research papers/articles and reports.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in database and reporting tools such as…