Research Teaching Specialist IV

About the role

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist IV for the Department of Pharmacology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the specialist will conduct specialized research in both Chlamydia biology and mouse models, and assist with the coordination and management of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform various research/technical operations to culture and purify the obligate intracellular bacterium Chlamydia, construct Chlamydia mutants, analyze their gene expression profiles and growth and developmental properties, perform intravaginal and transcervical chlamydial infection in mice, and determine mouse immune responses to the mutants.
• Assist in the establishment of performance standards, as well as in the selection of methodology and instrumentation.
• Assist in conducting a continuous program of research and development.
• Evaluate existing procedures and propose modifications or changes to keep methodology and procedures current.
• Train graduate and undergraduate students to perform advanced experimental procedures.
• Keep detailed records of procedures and experiments.
• Submit purchase recommendations to supervisor for equipment and supplies.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with the preparation of grant applications.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant science, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience in molecular and cellular biology, handling of infectious organisms, and tissue culture.
• Demonstrated expertise in the technical research associated with laboratory studies on Chlamydia.
• Ability to follow detailed laboratory instructions.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Salary range: $54,196 – $76,450 (minimum $54,196; mid-range $64,635; maximum $76,450). The final salary offer may be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds, as well as market benchmarks and internal equity. FLSA Exempt, Grade 19S.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, day shift. This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement at the Piscataway (RBHS) campus.

Physical demands and work environment

Physical demands include standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing; no special vision requirements. Work environment is a laboratory with moderate noise.