Research Associate II

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Associate II


Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare


Department
NJMS - Pharmacology


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 Associate II in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

Under direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate II will contribute to development and testing of solutions for data integration, including data from single cell and epigenomic assays. Contributing to maintenance of genomic and imaging data analysis pipelines, including data from chromatin conformation, 3D spatial imaging, and super-resolution microscopy. Collaborating with experimental scientists to explore and interpret various genomic and epigenomic data types. Participation in lab and departmental meetings and discussions.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Designs, performs and analyzes experiments in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics or data science.
• Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology and instrumentation functions with the clinical and research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the department.
• Under supervision, assists in the conducting of continuous program of research and development regarding the analytical and instrumentation functions of the laboratory, participates in the evaluation of the existing procedures, suggesting revision where necessary and proposing new procedures where required.
• Remains up-to-date in relevant scientific literature.
• Writes scientific papers for submission to journals.

FLSA
Exempt


Grade
23S


Salary Details

Minimum Salary
65272.000


Mid Range Salary
78208.000


Maximum Salary
92772.000


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


Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status
Full Time


Working Hours

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


Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month


Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline, or a Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with a minimum of three (3) years of related research experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include proficiency in R, Python, Perl, Java, or C++; a strong foundation in the biological sciences; demonstrated interest or experience in bioinformatics, genomics, data visualization, and machine learning; basic systems administration knowledge; experience working with large-scale genomic sequencing data; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to develop well-documented, efficient, and maintainable code.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work in a lab environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Lab environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details


Posting Number
26ST1624


Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)


Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)


City
Newark


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.

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