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Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Child Health Institute
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 the Pediatrics department within the Child Health Institute of New Jersey. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate II will conduct specialized research requiring complex mouse models, including specialized genotyping, breeding, handling and multiple experimental techniques, including cell signaling analysis, sophisticated microscopy and imaging techniques, and single cell analysis techniques including flow cytometry and cell sorting. The Research Associate II is expected to maintain a high level of research competency, knowledge and skills to perform duties assigned by the Principal Investigator. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Collects and analyzes cells from mice including from the bone marrow, lung and peritoneal cavity. Carries out small animal surgery and xenograft (cancer models). Independently carries out in vivo mouse experiments including infections with disease inducing agents. Assists lab members with drug and cell injections into mice. Plans and executes long-term experiments in mice, including the collection of blood from mice at various time points. Keeps clear and detailed records of procedures and experiments in accordance with laboratory guidelines; maintains data in shared and readily accessible locations. May be required to compile data and present results. Establishes performance standards, selects methodology and instrumentation necessary for cellular and molecular biology. Assists in making sure a continuous program of research and development occurs in the laboratory. Evaluates existing procedures and proposes modifications or changes in order to keep the methodology and procedures current. Responsible for the training and instruction of students, fellows, medical students, technicians, and other laboratory personal as required, as well as direct supervision of part-time undergraduate student employees. Work collaboratively and independently with laboratories and researchers within CHI and Rutgers. Attend and actively participate in both weekly and monthly group research meetings and discussions.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
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Position Salary	GRADE 23S; Salary Based on Experience
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Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.  Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility .  Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine .  Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Doctoral Degree in Immunology or Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field or a Master’s Degree in a relevant science. Three (3) years of related research experience in Cancer, Immunology or Molecular & Cellular Biology. Experience with, and working knowledge of genetically altered mouse models including specialized genotyping, breeding and handling, as well as experience in cell culture and the study of cell signaling and gene expression.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Effective oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated by authorship of scientific publications (first authorship preferred), and ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent organization skills with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in writing grants, fellowships, manuscripts, or scientific reports.
Equipment Utilized	Standard lab equipment, microscopes, etc. Lab equipment and materials used for experiments and procedures Computer hardware/software
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to work in a laboratory environment. Must be able to perform laboratory research. Some lifting may be required: such as office supplies, files or light boxes up to 25 pounds. Walking, standing, sitting is required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training. Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST1213
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
Location Details	New Brunswick, New Jersey

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

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