Research Teaching Specialist III; Virology and Bacteriology

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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 III (Virology and Bacteriology) in the Department of Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

The Research Teaching Specialist III will be responsible for daily oversight of development and testing new assays safely in the BSL3/ABSL3 environment while adhering to the CDC guidelines, federal, state, and local regulations, and institutional guidelines. Will perform research with BSL2/BSL3 bacteria and viruses and Select Agents in in-vitro and in- vivo models. Will also assist the BSL3 Director and Deputy Lab Manager to oversee the lab duties as assigned.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Collaborates with principal investigators, research teams, and faculty on ongoing research projects involving bacterial and viral research.
• Cultures and quantitates pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and viruses including SARS-COV-2, M.Tuberculosis requiring work in the BSL3/ABSL3 facilities including Tier 1 agents.
• Performs detailed MICs and DNA/RNA extraction of above-described pathogens using various systems and performs preliminary analysis.
• Assists in the development and testing of new assays.
• Assist in preparing IACUC approvals, renewals and submissions.
• Assists design of animal studies for IBC, IACUC, and for grant submission.

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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:

37.50

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.

HPAE 5094

People Soft

Staff - 12 month

ABP

• Requires Masters in Science (preferably biology) plus one (1) year of containment laboratory…