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New Brunswick, NJ | United States

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Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III for Public Health Research Institute. This position is under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Operations Assistant Director, and conducts research activities in diagnostic microbiology within a specialized biosafety level three (BSL3) containment laboratory. May be responsible for the management of a small-sized laboratory area. Assists the Principal Investigator with budgetary, training and administrative responsibilities, income revenue streams.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Cultures and quantitates pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria including M. Tuberculosis requiring work in BSL3 facilities.
• Performs detailed MICs and DNA / RNA extraction of above described bacteria using various systems and performs preliminary analysis.
• Assists in the development and testing of new assays.
• Works safely in a BSL3 environment.
• Assists in managing BSL3 facilities
• Responsible for organizing laboratory to increase efficiency
• Responsible for ordering and stocking supplies for best functioning of the laboratory and cost effectiveness.
• Assists in the establishment of performance standards, as well as in the selection of methodology and instrumentation.
• Assists in conducting a continuous program of research and development.
• Evaluates existing procedures and proposes modifications or changes in order to keep the methodology and procedures current.

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. 

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Sitting at computer for length of time; lifting of charts approx. 3-5 lbs. up to 25 lbs. No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : BSL3 Facility

Salary: 67,400

Posting Number: 23ST3389

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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