Research Teaching Specialist I

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Teaching Specialist I
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases
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 universitywide, 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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist I for NJMS- Emerging Pathogens. Under direction, the Research Teaching Specialist I is responsible for managing a large laboratory having research and teaching functions. Responsibilities includes budget preparation and recommendation, supervision of staff, purchasing projects proposals. Performs complex research experiments. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Meets with the chair, faculty (Principal Investigator) to participate in the establishment of goals and objectives for the laboratory consistent with the budgetary, manpower and policy framework of the department or decision. Participates in planning and expecting projects, programs using specialized knowledge of complexities, methods and probable value of results. As individual researcher, performs complex or novel assignments which often require development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Participates in the design or modification of laboratory equipment to meet the needs of the research activity. In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, designs and plans the layout of the assigned facilities. Supervises the activities of the subordinate staff (such as lower level professional staff, technicians and laboratory assistants). Trains and instructs subordinate staff. Carries out performance evaluations. Participates in the hiring process. Prepares or assists in the preparation of grant applications.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	28S
Position Salary	78,619
Annual Minimum Salary	81539.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	99241.000
Annual Maximum Salary	116940.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	CWA, Local 1031
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	Ph.D. in a relevant science,  OR a Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) or more years of related research experience required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Prior supervisory/lead experience an asset.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: No significant demands. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office/Laboratory/Research environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1250
Posting Open Date	05/23/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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