Visiting Researcher

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Visiting Researcher
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Child Health Institute
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 Visiting Researcher for the Child Health Institute at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of Dr. Zhiping Pang (Principal Investigator) the Visiting Researcher will be responsible for molecular cloning, cell culture, confocal imaging, and data analysis. As part of their career development to transition to the next phase of their career, the visiting researcher will be trained in improving their experimental design skills and their oral and written presentation skills. Multiple resources for career development to aid with these requirements will be provided by the PI.  Among the key duties of this position are the following: Design, perform and analyze experiments focused on mammalian cell culture including isolation and expansion of cells from bot murine and human tissues; perform cell survival assays; and transfection of mammalian cells.  Assist in maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, electrophoresis, and confocal microscopes. Assist in the establishment of performance standards, the selection of research methodologies and instrumentation, and coordination of experimental approaches in support of CHI research.  Keep up to date on the relevant literature in both peer-reviewed and preprint form and assist the PI in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications relevant to own experimental work.  Assists in the instruction and training of students (undergraduate/graduate) in techniques and procedures of the laboratory.  Keeps clear and detailed records of procedures and experiments in accordance with laboratory guidelines, maintain data in shared and readily accessible locations.  Communicate and present data to the PI and other lab members in a timely manner.
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	99S
Position Salary	$41,000
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
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	NOT ELIGIBLE

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Qualified candidates should be a recent graduate; bachelor’s degree required. Majored in Medicine, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or relevant biological sciences.   Prior experience with biomedical research (either basic or clinical research). Prior experience with basic or clinical research.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The applicant should have a solid background in neuroscience and/or cell biology and be able to perform molecular, cellular, and imaging experiments.   Applicants must be able to conduct independent experiments and prepare written and oral reports.   A candidate with a history of prior publications is required.  Training in basic experimental techniques, including histology, rodent brain dissection, stereotaxic surgeries for intracerebroventricular injections, and fluorescent microscopy. Must have effective oral and written communication skills; and ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties.  Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently.  Must be highly motivated, self-driven, creative, and interactive.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in biology, medicine or biomedicine. Experience with animal behavioral techniques.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.  Must be able to perform laboratory research.  Some lifting may be required:  laboratory items and/or boxes.  Walking, standing, sitting is required.  Work Environment: Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required laboratory safety training.  Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.  Exposure:  laboratory environment, moderate noise, and hazardous chemicals.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0851
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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