Research Associate III

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Jan 31, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
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 III for the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience at NJMS. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Perform varied research operations relating to the overall investigatory activities of the laboratory or to that position of a laboratory for which he/she is responsible; may conduct independently or as assigned specialized research for a specific project. Assists in conducting a continuous program of research and development regarding the analytical and instrumentation functions of the laboratory, constantly evaluating existing procedures, revising where necessary, proposing new procedures where required and evaluating suggestions and changes as proposed, in order to keep the methodology and procedures current. Participates in the instructing and training of residents, fellows, medical students, research assistants and laboratory technicians in laboratory techniques, physiological procedures and instrumentation to develop the skills necessary to perform the required functions. Ensures laboratory equipment is maintained and in good working order. As directed, assists in the implementation of programs and projects in special areas of interest to the division or department, conferring with the individuals involved. Assists with the preparations of proposals, formal applications and justification for grant application. Understands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHS' Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
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	18S
Position Salary	$52,169
Annual Minimum Salary	51169.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	60954.00
Annual Maximum Salary	71835.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 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	Master's Degree in a relevant science (neuroscience, biology, pharmacology, nutritional studies etc.) 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	The individual must be organized and capable of multi-tasking. This individual must have good command of the English language and also must have strong writing skills. The PI is looking for a highly motivated individual who can work independently. This position requires experience in biochemical/molecular techniques such as cell culture, immunoblotting, DNA/ RNA preparation and plasmid constructions, qPCR, protein/protein interaction studies, and immunocytochemistry.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge in neuroscience and cell biology preferred. Multi-tasking several experiments simultaneously and efficient time management is necessary.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0211
Posting Open Date	01/31/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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