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Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate I
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	Institute for Translational Medicine and Science
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 I in Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science. The Research Associate will work independently to manage daily research projects, data collection, and organization of the laboratory. They must be able to identify and resolve technical problems, implement assigned projects, and will be required to assist in writing manuscripts. This individual will train and supervise students in the lab. Primary responsibilities will include culturing several different lung cell types (both primary cells and cell lines), as well as, several different cancer cell lines, performing immunological assays (immuno-florescent staining, ELISA, western blots, immunoprecipitations, and flow cytometry/FACS), molecular biology techniques (PCR & real time-PCR techniques, DNA and mRNA sample preparation, plasmid DNA preparation, DNA subcloning, siRNA/shRNA transfections, Adenovirus/Lentivirus production, and in situ hybridizations) and performing single-molecule biophysical assays (magnetic twisting cytometry, Fourier transform traction microscopy, and DNA double-helix based single-molecule tension probe). Additional responsibilities will include maintaining equipment; keeping accurate records and notes; ordering lab supplies; working knowledge of MS Office to keep inventories of experimental reagents; data analysis and general lab duties. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Primary responsibilities will include culturing several different lung cell types (both primary cells and cell lines), as well as, several different cancer cell lines, performing immunological assays (immuno-florescent staining, ELISA, western blots, immunoprecipitations, and flow cytometry/FACS), molecular biology techniques (PCR & real timePCR techniques, DNA and mRNA sample preparation, plasmid DNA preparation, DNA subcloning, siRNA/shRNA transfections, Adenovirus/Lentivirus production, and in situ hybridizations) and performing single-molecule biophysical assays (magnetic twisting cytometry, Fourier transform traction microscopy, and DNA double-helix based single-molecule tension probe). The Research Associate will work independently to manage daily research projects, data collection, and organization of the lab. Identifies and resolves technical problems, implements assigned projects and will assist in writing manuscripts. Cell Culture work: media preparation, quality control testing, and daily maintenance of human airway muscle cell lines & cancer cell lines. Protein work: Protein isolation, immuno-precipitations, western blotting, & flow cytometry. Molecular Biology work: RNA/DNA isolation & purification, PCR & real time PCR, transfections, siRNA/shRNA transfections, Adenovirus/Lentivirus production, and in situ hybridizations. Develop independent lines of research. Generate data for peer-reviewed publications. Provide scientific instruction, guidance, and mentoring for students in the lab.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	26S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	67982.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	81682.000
Annual Maximum Salary	97056.000
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 . 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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD Degree and two (2) years of laboratory experience. Experience with cell culture, immunology, promoter analysis, gene targeting, RNA interference, siRNA/shRNA transfections, Adenovirus/Lentivirus production, and single-molecule biophysical assays.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to work independently in molecular biology research. Strong and consistent record of publication in high impact scientific journals. Expertise in molecular biology and cell signaling. Ability to effectively communicate and teach, maintain records of experiments, analyze experimental data, and maintain lab equipment.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience performing single-molecule biophysical assays (magnetic twisting cytometry, Fourier transform traction microscopy, and DNA double-helix based single-molecule tension probe). Previous supervisory experience.
Equipment Utilized
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 (30) pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions	Position is contingent upon continued grant funding.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0298
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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