Laboratory Researcher IV

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Laboratory Researcher IV
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	SASN - Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN)
Overview	Our brains determine who we are; how we see, hear, and smell, how we move, touch, and talk, how we remember and forget, how we feel, expect, and plan. The mission of the Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) of School of Arts & Sciences, Newark (SASN) is to advance understanding of the brain’s structure and function through excellence in neuroscience research and training. Our researchers pursue this goal through an integrative approach that cuts across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. They combine molecular, electrophysiological, neurochemical, anatomical, imaging, behavioral, and neuropsychological methods to analyze how the brain works, develops, interacts with the environment, and is modified by experience in health and disease. CMBN is also committed to serving the academic and surrounding Newark communities through educational outreach, community service, and research internship programs that train undergraduate and high school students.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Laboratory Researcher IV. This position performs professional-level experiments and research in the Krekelberg Vision Studies Laboratory, Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN), School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN), Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N). The Krekelberg laboratory conducts research on understanding the neuronal mechanisms of noninvasive brain stimulation using animal models and human subjects research. The Laboratory Researcher IV will assist the research efforts of the lab, primarily with a focus on functional imaging and electrophysiological techniques in mice. The position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Assisting with setup, performing experiments, and analyzing experimental recordings involving two-photon calcium imaging in mice Performs animal behavioral training and surgical procedures Ensures instrumentation and associated components are properly and safely operated and maintained Maintains proficiency in all policies, practices, and regulations, and keeps records and performs all work in accordance with certified laboratory practices and in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations, including, but not limited to, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Lab Animal Care (AALAC), and Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) Maintains and keeps the workplace and laboratory organized in a clean and safe manner in accordance with all established policies and procedures Prepares technical documentation and reports The position is grant funded and dependent on adequate external funding.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. (Approval not required)
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	50435.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	63836.500
Annual Maximum Salary	77238.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and certifications and/or relevant experience Relevant experience includes biological, laboratory, veterinary, or technical fields
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have experience handling animals in a laboratory, veterinary, or similar setting Must be proficient with email, web browsers, and basic office computing software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat) Must be organized, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work individually and as a team Must attend any relevant laboratory safety training
Preferred Qualifications	Degree or certification in neuroscience, psychology, or veterinary/animal science Experience working with animals Experience in a research laboratory Experience in experimental surgery on rodents Experience in using the Matlab environment
Equipment Utilized	Uses stereotaxic apparatus, isoflurane vaporizer, nanoject microinjector, in vivo two photon microscope, Matlab and knows or will learn all equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of this position.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Laboratory environment Exposure to common hazards from laboratory chemicals Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory Training in laboratory and biohazard safety is mandatory Participation in occupational health monitoring is mandatory Must be able to comfortably lift and move 30 pounds This position involves prolonged standing, walking, and sitting, as well as use of laboratory equipment Must demonstrate manual dexterity Some stooping, reaching, climbing, and bending required Work week may include infrequent evening and/or weekend work
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0561
Posting Open Date	03/13/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
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