Research Teaching Specialist IV

Position Details Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Teaching Specialist IV Job Category: Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department: RWJ - Pharmacology Grade: 19S FLSA: Exempt Position Status: Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week Standard Hours: 37.50 Daily Work Shift: Day Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description: HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility: ABP 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 IV for the department of Pharmacology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Research Teaching Specialist IV will conduct specialized research in both Chlamydia biology and mouse models. The candidate will perform independent research to culture and purify chlamydia, construct Chlamydia mutants, analyze their gene expression profiles and growth and developmental properties, and characterize their immunogenic properties. The candidate will also assist with the coordination / management of the laboratory. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Duties and Responsibilities Designs and performs various research/technical operations to culture and purify the obligate intracellular bacterium Chlamydia, construct Chlamydia mutants, analyze their gene expression profiles and growth and developmental properties, perform intravaginal and transcervical chlamydial infection in mice, and determine mouse immune responses to the mutants. Assists in the establishment of performance standards, as well as in the selection of methodology and instrumentation. Assists in conducting a continuous program of research and development. Evaluates existing procedures and proposes modifications or changes in order to keep the methodology and procedures current. Trains graduate and undergraduate students to perform advanced experimental procedures. Keeps detailed records of procedures and experiments. Submits purchase recommendations to supervisor of equipment and supplies. Assists the Principal Investigator with the preparation of grant applications. Salary Minimum Salary: 54196.000 Mid Range Salary: 64635.000 Maximum Salary: 76450.000 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Qualifications Master's Degree in a relevant science, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience in the following areas (molecular and cellular biology, handling of infectious organisms, as well as tissue culture). Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must have demonstrated expertise in the technical research associated with the laboratory studies on Chlamydia. Must be able to follow detailed laboratory instructions. Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Work Environment: Moderate noise. Laboratory environment. Posting Details Posting Number: 26ST1994 Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS) City: Piscataway State: NJ 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. 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 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