Research Associate III

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

NJMS - Obstetrics & Gynocology

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. The campus 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.

Faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings, offering exceptional education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and allied health careers. Clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state, with partnerships at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations, as well as at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick and Newark’s University Hospital.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped to transform lives.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Associate III for the department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the New Jersey Medical School. This role involves evaluating the effects of anti–PD‑1 antibody therapy on female reproductive function using a murine model. Responsibilities include assessing ovarian function through histological analysis, monitoring estrous cyclicity, and characterizing immune cell distribution within the ovary across stages of follicular development.

The work also includes investigating the impact of anti‑PD‑1 treatment on ovarian cell survival and apoptotic pathways to better understand therapy‑related reproductive outcomes.

• As directed, performs various research and clinical technical operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of a laboratory; may assist in conducting specialized research for a particular phase of a project.
• Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiological and instrumentation functions with the clinical and research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the department.
• Under supervision, assists in the conducting of a continuous program of research and development regarding the analytical and instrumentation functions of the laboratory.
• Participates in the evaluation of the existing procedures, suggests revisions where necessary and proposes new procedures where required.
• As required, assists in the implementation of the programs and projects in special areas of interest to the department.

Exempt

18S

• Minimum Salary: 51,988.00
• Mid‑Range Salary: 61,929.00
• Maximum Salary: 72,984.00

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 consider market benchmarks and internal equity to ensure fair compensation within the university’s broader structure.

• 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…