Research Teaching Specialist V

Research Teaching Specialist V

Recruitment/Posting Title
- Research Teaching Specialist V

Job Category
- Staff & Executive
- Healthcare

Department - NJMS
- Emerging Pathogen Affil

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.

Posting Summary
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist V in the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics with the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Laboratory Manager, Research Teaching Specialist V, performs research activities. Performs work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures. Among the key duties of this position are the following:
As directed, performs various research and technical operations relative to the ongoing investigatory activities of the laboratory. Participates in the evaluation of existing procedures suggesting revisions where necessary, and proposing new procedures where required. Assists with training fellows, medical students and lab technicians in laboratory techniques as directed. Responsible for submitting purchase recommendations to his/her supervisor. Ensures that laboratory equipment is maintained in good working orders.

Keeps detailed records of procedures and experiments.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade - 17S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary -

Mid Range Salary -

Maximum Salary -

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

Position Status
- Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement
- Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System.

Union Description - HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Prior research experience an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirement. No allergy to rodents or mosquitoes. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Lab environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions