Research Teaching Specialist III

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Teaching Specialist III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	Institute for Translational Medicine and Science
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 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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III (RTS III) for Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS). The RTSIII will be managing the day-to-day activities of research projects performed within the Burdo laboratory. The RTSIII will perform a high level of research work in an active research laboratory setting with state-of-the-art facilities to study human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pathogenesis and HIV cure research. The RTSIII will be providing complex technical assistance to the PI in support of various research activities; serving as an authoritative source on research practices, precedents, theory, and principles; establishing priorities; ensuring all projects are completed in a timely fashion; providing training to student workers and research technicians; managing regulatory protocols and paperwork regarding IRB, IACUC, and IBC to ensure all are up to date. The RTSIII will assisting in laboratory safety policies and procedures in accordance with research protocols; assist with staff adheres to all policies, procedures, and professional standards within the laboratory; orders laboratory supplies and manage inventory; manages large volume laboratory shipments; Assist with instructing student workers. The primary responsibilities of the Research Teaching Specialist will be to perform experiments using procedures such as flow cytometry, ELISAs, histology, immunohistochemistry, isolation of cells from blood, western blots, and qPCR. Other responsibilities will be lab maintenance and organization and to perform other duties as assigned. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Cell Culture work: media preparation, isolation and purification of cell lines from human and animal tissue and blood samples, quality control testing, and daily maintenance of cell lines. Immunological assays: processing samples for fluorescent, confocal, or EM staining, immunohistochemistry & immunocytochemistry staining, ELISAs, and flow cytometry/FACS. Molecular Biology work: RNA/DNA isolation & purification, PCR and qPCR, immunoprecipitations, and western blots. Assists with Generating and analyzing data for peer-reviewed publications and grant applications. Assists with providing scientific instruction, guidance, and mentoring for students, fellows, technicians, and laboratory assistants. Assists with the Management regulatory protocols and paperwork regarding IRB, IACUC, and IBC to ensure all are up to date. Operate and maintain moderately complex laboratory equipment. Regularly check equipment for malfunctions and perform minor repairs. As assigned, carries out administrative duties, including ordering supplies for the laboratory, keeping accurate records and notes, working knowledge of MS office to keep inventories of experimental reagents, data analysis, and other general lab duties. Assists with ensuring that the staff and students are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	22S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	59590.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	71303.000
Annual Maximum Salary	84513.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
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	The applicants should have a degree in one of the following fields: biology, immunology, molecular biology, virology, or another related field. The applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant science, or a master’s degree in a relevant science plus one (1) or more years of related research experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Expertise in performing basic scientific assays including RNA/DNA extraction, and protein preparation, qPCR & real time-PCR, western blot analysis, ELISA are essential. Additional training will be provided as needed. Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team are required.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior supervisory/lead experience is an asset. Experience with HIV, virology, or immunology are preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Tissue culture hoods and incubators, centrifuges, electrophoresis apparatus for proteins and nucleic acids, electroporator, flow cytometry, thermal cyclers, light, confocal and fluorescent microscopes, histopathology processor, embedding center, microtome and cryostat, ELISA plate washer, ELISA plate reader, ddPCR, qPCR, and other equipment as needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Occasional lifting 25-50 lbs. Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping, typically sitting at a desk or table. Must be able to work at a computer for an extended period and must be able to operate specialized laboratory/scientific equipment. Biosafety Level 2 and 2+ laboratory environment working with human and animal fluids and tissue. Requires laboratory safety training. Caustic and toxic chemicals. Handle controlled substances such as pharmaceutical, radiological, or hazardous materials.
Special Conditions	Position is contingent upon funding.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0882
Posting Open Date	04/16/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement