Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Vision, Mission, and Core Values:

Our vision is to be a statewide, national and world leader of scientific discovery, trans-disciplinary engagement, translation, patient care and education that improves outcomes for cancer patients and populations.

We will accomplish this by conducting innovative basic, clinical and population research and cutting-edge patient-centered care that expands our understanding of the etiology and biology of cancer; facilitates the rapid translation of laboratory-based discoveries into human studies; develops new approaches and interventions for cancer prevention that decrease cancer incidence and mortality; and develops new and better therapies to decrease suffering and mortality from cancer.

Core Values:
Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Laboratory Manager, for the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

The primary purpose of the Laboratory Manager position is to Participate in the design, planning, organization, management and operations of the Division Chief’s Laboratory.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
• Serves as the manager for the Division Chief’s laboratory. Responsible for administrative matters related to the design, planning, organization, management and operation of the laboratory.
• Establishes standard protocols, practices, procedures, and techniques for effective and safe operation of the laboratory.
• Responsible for planning the use of laboratory space to best fit the Division Chief’s program.
• Effectively acts as the on-site laboratory facilities manager, directing overall function of the laboratory.
• Assists administrative staff in the interpretation of scientific aspects and specifications for provisions of purchasing, fiscal, personnel, and other administrative functions.
• Advises, assists and represents the Division Chief, in matters of laboratory design and operation, working with both internal University staff and external contacts as necessary.
• Researches the practices, capabilities, and effectiveness of design elements in similar or related laboratories, evaluates same, and assumes proper interpretation by design professionals.

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview

• Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus five (5) years or more of relevant work experience.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.

• At least one (1) year of project management experience.
• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Proficiency with database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.