Research Teaching Specialist V

Position 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 a Research Teaching Specialist V in the Center for Immunity and Inflammation of the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Dr Liwen Deng, the Research Teaching Specialist V performs research activities, applying standard techniques and procedures. Among the key duties are listed below.

• 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 order.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior research experience an asset.

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift or exert force up to thirty (30) pounds.

• Laboratory environment.
• Moderate noise.

Salary:
Minimum $49,883;
Mid Range $59,362;
Maximum $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. Rutgers also considers market benchmarks and internal equity to ensure fair compensation.

Benefits:
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Benefits 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. Standard

Hours:

37.50. Fully on‑site work arrangement. Work Arrangement:
Requires a fully on‑site approach.

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