Research Teaching Specialist III

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 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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III for the department of Medicine at the New Jersey Medical School.

Responsibilities include conducting specialized research, using judgment to adapt methods and techniques; may be responsible for the management of a small-sized laboratory area; and assisting the Principal Investigator with budgetary, training and administrative responsibilities.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists in the establishment of performance standards, as well as in the selection of methodology and instrumentation.
• As assigned, carries out various technical and research operations relating to investigatory activities of the laboratory.
• May assist in organizing and conducting specialized research activities for a particular research project.
• Assists with the instructing and training of students, fellows and technicians in various techniques and procedures to develop the skills necessary to carry out assignments in the laboratory assistants.
• May coordinate, supervise and evaluate the work of non-professional staff.
• Compiles and presents statistical data with appropriate conclusions and recommendations.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s 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.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 22S

Salary Details $61,512;
Mid Range $73,603;
Maximum $87,239

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

Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50

Payroll Designation People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master’s 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?

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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