Assistant Research Associate - Center Discovery and Innovation- CDI

Requisition

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  Full Time with Benefits

Assistant Research Associate will be responsible for the conduct of highly specialized and technical research under the supervision of a full-time Associate Member. The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases.

CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019 and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

• Conduct experiments, small animal research and/or laboratory tasks under direct supervision.
• Perform a variety of assays, tests and studies of a routine nature, including but not limited to in vitro screening (e.g., drug susceptibility, drug uptake, ELISA) and in vivo assays (PK/PD, drug efficacy, drug toxicity).
• Operate laboratory equipment necessary for research, including cell analyzers, cell sorters, plate readers, optical imaging instruments, microscopes and HPLC analyzers.
• Collect, prepare and evaluate specimens.
• Handle routine issues and problems related to experimentation and instrument operation, and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Adhere to the standards identified by HMH's Organizational Competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1-2 years of related research and/or science experience, or Bachelor's Degree and a postgraduate certification in a science or research discipline with 0-1 year relative experience, or a Masters/Postgraduate degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience conducting and designing research projects.
• Solid work ethic and desire to grow.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.

• Familiarity with at least one advanced laboratory equipment, including but not limited to FACS analyzers, FACS sorters, multifunctional plate readers, optical imagers, confocal and fluorescence microscopes, HPLC systems and mass spectrometers.

Minimum rate of $56,430.40 Annually. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data:
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• Experience:
  
  Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills:
  
  Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic
  
  Location:
  
  Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity:
  Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding:
  Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

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