Research Teaching Specialist V

About the role

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist V for the department of Pharmacology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the PI, Lab Manager or Research Teaching Specialist V, performs research activities relative to the studies of liver fibrosis and hepatic stellate cell biology. Performs work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• As directed, performs research and technical operations relative to the ongoing investigatory activities of the lab.
• Performs studies with wild-type and genetically modified mice, including handling, injection and tissue collection.
• Perform cell culture studies with human and primary mouse cells.
• Perform molecular biology techniques, including quantitative polymerase chain reaction, western blotting, and enzyme activity assays.
• Perform quantitative analysis of histopathology.
• Participates in the evaluation of existing procedures suggesting revisions where necessary and proposing new procedures where required.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive laboratory records of procedures and experiments.
• Perform statistical analyses of research data; analyze and process experimental data for publication/grant application.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with experience in the biomedical science field.
• Prior experience with mouse breeding colony management, mouse handling and injection, and/or experience in experimental mouse models of liver fibrosis.
• Consideration to interview will also be given to applicants who have not yet graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. Documentation of the required Bachelor’s degree must be provided prior to the commencement of employment.

Certifications/Licenses

None specified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred qualifications not detailed in the posting.

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

FLSA Exempt, Grade 17S

• Minimum Salary: $49,883
• Mid Range Salary: $59,362
• Maximum Salary: $69,920

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. Market benchmarks and internal equity are also considered to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure.

Schedule

• Full Time
• 37.5 hours/week
• Standard Hours: 37.50
• Daily Work Shift: Day
• Work Arrangement: Fully on-site

Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Ability to work in a lab environment and vivarium facilities.
• Work Environment: Lab environment and vivarium. Moderate noise, potential allergens present.

Location

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), Piscataway campus, Piscataway, NJ

Employment Details

• Union: HPAE 5094
• Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft Seniority Unit
• Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month
• Pension Eligibility: ABP