Research Teaching Specialist III (Research Tech Developing Infectious Disease Diagnostics)

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare 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 in the Public Health Research Institute within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Operations Assistant Director, the Research Teaching Specialist III conducts research activities in diagnostic microbiology within a specialized biosafety level three (BSL3) containment laboratory. Assists the Principal Investigator with budgetary, lab maintenance, 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 and viruses including M. Tuberculosis and SARSCoV2 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 to detect bacteria and viruses from various body sites and clinical matrixes. Assists in writing IRB and IBC submissions. Assists in obtaining informed consent and collecting and processing non-invasive samples from study participants according to experimental protocols.

FLSA:

Exempt Grade:

22S Minimum Salary 61512.000 Mid Range Salary 73603.000 Maximum Salary 87239.000 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 Standard Hours:

37.50 Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description:

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation:

PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment:

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility:

ABP Minimum Education and Experience Masters 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. Experience in microbiological and bimolecular techniques with BSL2 and BSL3 bacterial pathogens. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Candidate must successfully complete a security risk assessment by the U.S. Department of Justice, and will be enrolled in the personnel reliability program, and be approved for access to select biological agents and toxins by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as a condition of employment. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with virulent M. Tuberculosis preferred. 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 Regional Campus:

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:

Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ