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Position InformationOverviewNew 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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.Posting SummaryRutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist V for the Department of Medicine – Infectious Diseases/Center for Emerging and Re-Emerging Pathogens. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Teaching Specialist V conducts research activities in microbiology within a specialized biosafety level three (BSL3) containment laboratory as well as rodent infection experiments, assist in managing BSL3 laboratories.
Cultures and quantitates pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria including M. Tuberculosis, and Select Agents
requiring work in BSL3 facilities including drug resistant strains.
Conducts validation studies of molecular detection and drug resistance assays.
Performs detailed MICs of M. tuberculosis using MGIT, Echo acoustic, Hamilton robotics and other systems.
Performs DNA, RNA extraction, Sanger and next generation sequencing and analysis.
Conducts PCR, cloning, protein expression studies in E. coli, M. tuberculosis and other systems.
Catalogs and maintains libraries of anti-tubercular compounds.
Assists in the development and testing of new assays including primer and molecular probe design.
Assists in managing the BSL3 environment and responsible for organizing laboratory to increase efficiency.
BenefitsInformation about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overviewQualificationsMinimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science.
BSL3 experience working with virulent CDC classified tier 1 select agents and M. tuberculosis.
Experience with M. tuberculosis microbiological assays.
Experience in Gene cloning, expression and protein purification.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of related research experience preferred.
Experience in molecular beacon design/ molecular biological techniques preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds. Must be able to work 8 hour shifts wearing protective clothing and equipment in BSL3 facility
Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Teaching Specialist VJob Category: Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)Department: NJMS-Medicine-Infectious DiseasesPosition Status: Full TimeDaily Work Shift: DayFLSA: ExemptGrade: 17SPosition Salary: Maximum authorized Hiring Amount $55,000Annual Minimum Salary: 44287.000Annual Mid Range Salary: 53182.000Annual Maximum Salary: 62077.000Standard Hours: 37.50Union Description: HPAE, Local 5094Payroll Designation: PeopleSoftTerms of Appointment: Staff - 12 monthPosition Pension Eligibility: ABPPosting Number: 19ST3920Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)
