Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist III

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department NJMS-PHRI CENTER-Z30001

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 Center at the New Jersey Medical School.

A Research Teaching Specialist-III (RTS-III) position is immediately available to conduct research in the area of mycobacterial host-pathogen interactions and COVID-19 pathogenesis studies using animal models under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). The requirements include: keep abreast of technical and theoretical knowledge related to mycobacterial pathogenesis. Conduct experiments in BSL3 settings, collect, record and analyze data, prepare reports for peer- reviewed scientific publications and conference presentations, and contribute to the writing of IACUC and IBC applications and grants. Reports all research activities to the PI and trains fellows in relevant techniques as directed by PI.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs in vitro and in vivo research involving animals, cell lines and mycobacteria and other infectious agents as assigned by the PI.
• Perform immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization (smRNA-FISH) and imaging studies on tissue samples.
• Propagation, calibration and stocking of BSL3 pathogens for downstream applications.
• Leading TB and/or COVID-19 experimental studies using in vitro and animal models for contract/collaborative grants.
• Training junior investigators in specialized techniques, such as immunohistochemistry, and smFISH.
• Plans and performs in vitro and in vivo mycobacteria and other infectious agents research using animals, primary cells and cell lines.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 22S

Salary Details

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 Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Highly motivated researcher, 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.
• Must have demonstrated prior experience with in vitro BSL3 research with primary cells and cell lines in the focus area.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience with mouse and rabbit models infectious disease research in ABSL3 facilities, including injections, necropsies, sample processing for downstream analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants should have a strong background in cellular and molecular microbiology, immunology and TB research as demonstrated by multiple peer-reviewed publications in reputed scientific journals.
• The candidate should maintain high level of research integrity, organization of data, competency skills, knowledge and experience to perform duties as assigned by the principal investigator.
• Should be able to work with animal models of infectious diseases in BSL3 facilities for several hours

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: The personnel should be capable of working with animals and pathogens in BSL3 settings, wearing full-body suites and air purifier units with standing and/or sitting; Should be able to carry animals (rabbits, hamsters and mice) between BSL3 suites.
• Work Environment: Research in BSL-2, BSL-3 and/or animal housing facilities.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST2396

Posting Open Date

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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