Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist III

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III for the Public Health Research Institute within New Jersey Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Operations Assistant Director, conducts research activities in diagnostic microbiology within a specialized biosafety level three(BSL3) containment laboratory. May be responsible for the management of a small-sized laboratory area. Assists the Principal Investigator with budgetary, training and administrative responsibilities, income revenue streams.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Cultures and quantitates pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and viruses including M. Tuberculosis and SARSCoV2 requiring work in BSL3 facilities.
• Performs detailed MICs and DNA/RNA extraction of above described bacteria using various systems and performs preliminary analysis.
• Assists in the development and testing of new assays to detect bacteria and viruses from various body sites and clinical matrixes.
• Assists in writing IRB and IBC submissions.
• Assists in obtaining informed consent and collecting and processing non-invasive samples from study participants according to experimental protocols.
• Analyses, organizes and presents the results of experiments to Rutgers and extramural collaborators.
• Works safely in a BSL3 environment.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 22S

Salary Details A maximum of $61,512 is budgeted for this position.

Minimum Salary 61512.000

Mid Range Salary 73603.000

Maximum Salary 87239.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in microbiological and bimolecular techniques with BSL2 and BSL3 bacterial pathogens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with virulent M. tuberculosis is preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• Sitting at computer for length of time; lifting of charts approx. 3-5 lbs. up to 25 lbs.
• No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• BSL3 Facility

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1373

Posting Open Date 06/18/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City Newark

State NJ

Location Details

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