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New Brunswick, NJ | United States

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Job description

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Scientist II within the Rutgers Regional Biocontainment Laboratory ( RBL ). The Research Scientist II plays a key role in establishing a biocontainment research support service core devoted to developing animal models of BSL3 pathogens and associated support services to aid investigators in the performance of animal models. The position assists RBL investigators in designing, testing, and evaluating protocols for developing the animal models. This role is also responsible for direct day-to-day operations of the core, maintaining oversight of standard operating procedures of the core, and training and supervision of staff. The Research Scientist II plays a critical role in ensuring the success of the biocontainment research support service core at the Rutgers RBL .

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Oversees the coordination of protocol development for animal models and ensuring regulatory requirements are completed.
• Organizes core services to align with research needs and timelines of RBL investigators.
• Plans, leads, and conducts research in animal model development, including the design and implementation of experiments, analysis of data, and interpretation of results.
• Responsible for BSL3 training and supervision of staff.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHS' Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in a relevant science
• Plus five (5) years of related research experience preferably in an university setting.
• This includes conducting experiments in BSL3 practices, and willingness to work with virulent Mtb strains

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMAND

This position involves prolonged standing, walking and sitting, as well as use of laboratory equipment. Must perform complex procedures and demonstrate manual dexterity. Some stooping, reaching, climbing and bending. Hearing and speech capabilities necessary to communicate with other researchers and staff in person, on the telephone and by e-mail. Vision capable of viewing gauges, computer monitors, charts, forms, text and numbers for prolonged periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Laboratory environment. Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays when necessary to meet deadlines. Must be willing to work with small and large animals.

Salary: 105,000

Posting Number: 24ST0042

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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