Research Chemist & Teaching Specialist III

Research Teaching Specialist III, Multiple Vacancies 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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking multiple Research Teaching Specialist IIIs for the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine for the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The primary purpose of the Research Teaching Specialist III (Chemist) is to conduct standard and developmental chemical testing and analyses related to specific routine functions and to prepare reports. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Under supervision, assists with the coordination and review of the work from the staff in a chemical analysis laboratory unit.
• Conducts various physical, chemical, biochemical, toxicological testing, and analyses on food, milk, drugs, industrial hygiene, and environmental samples.
• Develops standardized procedures where possible and new testing methods as a result of modern developments, including the field of air pollution control.
• Assists with the preparation of exhibits to be used in court proceedings.
• May be required to act as a witness in court.
• Prepares letters explaining the results of chemical tests, examinations and analyses, and interpreting the findings.
• Prepares scientific papers for publication, participates in scientific meetings and conferences, and serves on scientific committees.

Exempt

22S

• Minimum Salary: $61,512.00
• Mid Range Salary: $73,603.00
• Maximum Salary: $87,239.00

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.

• 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

Full Time

Standard

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Work Arrangement:
Fully on-site

• Master’s Degree in a natural science or physical science plus one (1) year of related research experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in natural science or physical science plus two (2) years of related research experience required.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Demonstrat…