Research Teaching Specialist III; Virology and Bacteriology

Research Teaching Specialist III (Virology and Bacteriology)

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.

Assists in preparing IACUC approvals, renewals and submissions. Assists design of animal studies for IBC, IACUC, and for grant submission.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade - 22S

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
- Requires Masters in Science (preferably biology) plus one (1) year of containment laboratory management research experience and with animal infection models under Biosafety level 3 containment. Or a Bachelor's Degree in Science plus two (2) years of work experience in containment laboratory management plus one (1) year of work experience with animal infection models under Biosafety level 3 containment.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in infectious diseases. Hand on experience with BSL3 pathogens. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or knowledge regarding biological safety including pathogenic microorganisms (eg infectious dose, natural reservoirs, route of transmission, communicability, environmental stability, antibiotic sensitivities/resistance, and sensitivities to disinfectants) in biosafety/laboratory safety practices preferred. Working knowledge of NIH and CDC guidelines preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Animal Bio-Safety Level 3 and Biosafety level 3 Laboratories.

Special Conditions
- The candidate must be actively enrolled in the Rutgers University Tier 1 Select Agent Program All candidates must enroll and be given clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) Security Risk Assessment and be enrolled in the Rutgers University Personnel Reliability Program for Tier 1 Select Agents.