Research Associate II - Job at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ

Research Associate II

Newark, NJ

Posted 2 days ago

Email Job

Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-PHRI CENTER-Z30001
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 for NJMS- Public Health Research Institute Center. Under the direction of faculty member, works on funded research projects involving the development of effective point of-care detection assays for active TB infection and disease. Will also be responsible for record keeping, writing and reviewing laboratory SOPs, training personnel, writing reports and manuscripts for publication, and contributing to the writing of grant proposals to further fund this work. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs biochemical and immunological experiments to investigate the chemical and immunological properties of LAM present in various body fluids of TB patients. This information will then be used to develop more sensitive and specific point-of-care assays to readily detect these biomarkers as diagnostics of active TB infection and disease. Keeps up-to-date with technical and theoretical knowledge related to humoral responses to microbial pathogens; Generates, compiles and presents experimental data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity. Presents scientific/research contents in institutional, national and international forums; Contributes to writing of scientific manuscripts, grant applications and IRB and IBC applications and reports. Provides support for the daily operations of the Lab, including training/supervising technicians and junior fellows.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	23S
Position Salary	$78,550.00
Annual Minimum Salary	63232.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	75764.000
Annual Maximum Salary	89873.000
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Must have a Ph.D. in Biology OR a Master Degree plus three years of relevant experience in viral immunology and molecular biology
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be highly motivated, self-starter with enthusiasm and team spirit for research. Should be qualified and have active experience working with pathogenic mycobacteria under BSL-3 conditions. Candidate should be highly organized.
Preferred Qualifications	preference for candidates with experience in culturing and cloning monoclonal antibodies from human B cells.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position will require ability to perform standard laboratory work for 5 full days per week, and will include BSL-1 BSL-2 and BSL-3 studies. WORK ENVIRONMENT: BSL1/2/3 Facilities
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0990
Posting Open Date	04/25/2024
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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required Experience

3+ years