Research Teaching Specialist II

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

Department
Department NJMS - PHRI Center

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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 a Research Teaching Specialist II for the Public Health Research Institute at the New Jersey Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, conducts research activities in microbiology within a specialized biosafety level three (BSL3) containment laboratory as well as rodent infection experiments, assist in managing BSL3 laboratories.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Cultures and quantitates pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and viruses including M. Tuberculosis, select agents and pathogenic viruses requiring work in BSL3 facilities including drug resistant strains.
• Performs detailed MICs and DNA / RNA extraction of above-described bacteria and viruses using various systems.
• Develops and applies new CRISPRi library screening methods to studies of laboratory and clinical strains of M. tuberculosis.
• Assists in the development and testing of new assays.
• Assists in designing experiments, research protocols, SOPs and negotiating research contracts with outside companies and academic institutions.

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 25S

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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.

Rutgers 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

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