Temporary Research Assistant; Clinical Research

Temporary Research Assistant (Clinical Research)

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Title:

Temporary Research Assistant (Clinical Research)

Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non‑Laboratory)

Department:
Clinical & Translational R

The Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS), established in January 2016 under the leadership of Dr. Reynold Panettieri, Vice Chancellor for Clinical and Translational Science, serves as a critical center for advancing biomedical discovery. RITMS bridges the divide between laboratory research and clinical care, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapies. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities, robust educational programs, and pioneering initiatives, the Institute is dedicated to transforming scientific knowledge into meaningful medical advances.

The hallmark of RITMS is its leadership in pulmonary and inflammatory disease research, with major programs addressing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease (ILD), sarcoidosis, and HIV. These programs leverage world‑class expertise to uncover disease mechanisms, identify therapeutic targets, and translate findings into innovative treatments that directly impact patients' lives. By advancing proof‑of‑concept studies from cellular and animal models through human trials, RITMS ensures that promising discoveries are rapidly translated into clinical applications that improve outcomes for all patient populations.

Its interdisciplinary environment promotes collaboration across departments including Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiology, Surgery, Pharmacology, and Emergency Medicine, positioning the Institute as a national leader in driving innovation and preparing the next generation of clinician‑scientists.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant (Clinical Research) within the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS). The position spans both the basic science and clinical research components of the RITMS. On the clinical research side, the candidate will have the opportunity to observe and contribute to all aspects of the clinical research workflow, including supporting research participant visits for ongoing studies, assisting in the development of protocols for new studies, adapting sponsor‑initiated protocols, and preparing submissions for Institutional Review Board review.

In this role, the basic research responsibilities will involve conducting experiments to assess cellular responses to glucocorticoids and cAMP‑elevating agents in lung cells. This includes culturing a variety of lung cell types (primary cells and established cell lines) and performing immunological assays such as immunofluorescent staining, ELISA, and western blotting. Additional duties include maintaining accurate laboratory records, managing supply orders, using MS Office to track inventories and experimental reagents, conducting data analysis, and performing general laboratory tasks.

• Culturing different lung cell types (both primary cells and cell lines).
• Performing human and murine Precision Cut Lung Slice (PCLS) experiments.
• Performing immunological assays (immunofluorescent staining, ELISA, western blotting, immunoprecipitations, and flow cytometry/FACS).
• Performing molecular biology techniques (PCR & real‑time PCR techniques, DNA and mRNA sample preparation, plasmid DNA preparation, DNA subcloning, and siRNA/shRNA transfections).
• Scheduling and assisting with patient visits.
• Processing clinical samples.
• Submitting protocols for review by the Institutional Review Board.
• Data analysis and assistance in publication preparation.
• Additional duties…