Research Teaching Specialist III

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Teaching Specialist III
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (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 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 for Public Health Research Institute. This position is under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Operations Assistant Director, and conducts research activities in diagnostic microbiology within a specialized biosafety level three (BSL3) containment laboratory. May be responsible for the management of a small-sized laboratory area. Assists the Principal Investigator with budgetary, training and administrative responsibilities, income revenue streams.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Cultures and quantitates pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria including M. Tuberculosis requiring work in BSL3 facilities.
• Performs detailed MICs and DNA/RNA extraction of above described bacteria using various systems and performs preliminary analysis.
• Assists in the development and testing of new assays.
• Works safely in a BSL3 environment.
• Assists in managing BSL3 facilities
• Responsible for organizing laboratory to increase efficiency
• Responsible for ordering and stocking supplies for best functioning of the laboratory and cost effectiveness.
• 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.

Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
22S
Position Salary
67,400
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.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year 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

• Experience in microbiological and bimolecular techniques with BSL2 and BSL3 bacterial pathogens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with virulent M. tuberculosis

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Sitting at computer for length of time; lifting of charts approx. 3-5 lbs. up to 25 lbs. No special vision requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: BSL3 Facility
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST3389
Posting Open Date
12/18/2023
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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. 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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