Research Teaching Specialist V - Rutgers The State University

New Brunswick, NJ

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Teaching Specialist V
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 universitywide, 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 Teaching Specialist V for the Child Health Institute of New Jersey at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Teaching Specialist V will be responsible for the performance and examination of experiments focused on studying behavioral changes related to genetic mutations causing autism and intellectual disability (ID) and for general maintenance in the mouse colony The project is part of a larger effort in the lab to define the role of intracellular signaling in establishing male bias in intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder.Utilizing their expertise, the Research Teaching Specialist V will conduct and analyze scientific experiments involving rodent models and in basic molecular biology approaches The Research Teaching Specialist V will be responsible for maintenance and genotyping of the mouse colony and coordinating the generation of animals of cell culture and behavioral experiments.The Research Teaching Specialist V will also focus on a project aimed at testing the efficacy of multiple drugs in improving cognitive and social performance in rodents As part of their career development to transition to the next phase of their career, the Research Teaching Specialist V will be trained in improving their experimental design skills and their oral and written presentation skills Multiple resources for career development to aid with these requirements will be provided by the PI.Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs and studies experiments to define how modulation of intracellular signaling affect cognitive and social behavior in rodent models of autism and ID. Performs animal husbandry and genotyping on mouse colony to generate the experimental animals needed, monitors animal health and follows all animal protocol rules and regulations. Assists other laboratory members in the generation of animals for cell culture experiments. Assists with additional biochemistry and cell biology approaches as needed. Assists in the instruction and training of undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and procedures in cell biology and animal behavior to carry out research assignments. Compiles data for conclusions and future directions in support of further CHI research.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	17S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	49097.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	58427.00
Annual Maximum Salary	68819.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience or Psychology.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be familiar with basic experimental procedures in a research laboratory setting. Must have effective oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Preferred Qualifications	A broad (college-level) knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology, and neurobiology. Prior laboratory experience working with rodents. Expertise with behavioral analysis in animal models.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing No special vision requirements Some lifting may be required (laboratory items, tanks and/or boxes). Work Environment: Lab environment Moderate noise Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory Must pass employee health clearance, TB test and required safety and animal training.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2496
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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Research Teaching Specialist V - Rutgers The State University

New Brunswick, NJ

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