Visiting Researcher, Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Oct 25, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Visiting Researcher, Multiple Vacancies
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Biochemistry&Molecular Biology
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 Visiting Researcher for the department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Serebrenik Laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, at Rutgers University - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is seeking Visiting Researchers. This position will focus on research in the areas of neurodegeneration, genomics, proteostasis, chemical biology, and high throughput microscopy. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the applicant conducts and assists in laboratory research, procedures, and analyses in support of specialized research activities of the laboratory. Assists in the set-up and conducting of experiments as required. Performs other related laboratory duties as required. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists in the establishment of experimental protocols, performance standards, as well as in the selection of methodology and instrumentation. Assists with the maintenance of the Laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments, which may include but is not limited to preparation of culture media, reagents, stains, and stock solutions. Assists in packing, unpacking, storing and classification of lab supplies and specimens. As assigned, performs various research and technical procedures. Those technical research and technical procedures include, but are not limited to, using CRISPR gene editing technology for functional genomics experiments. Assists with instructing, mentoring and training of graduate/undergraduate students and lab assistants as required. Keep detailed records of procedures and experiments; may be required to compile data and present findings and results at laboratory meetings and/or national meetings.
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	99S
Position Salary	$44,000/annual
Annual Minimum Salary	00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.00
Annual Maximum Salary	0.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Temporary Assignments
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	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Qualified candidate will have a master or equivalent degree in medicine or biomedical sciences or related disciplines.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have a background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular biology. The candidate must be highly motivated with evidence of productivity. Individual must also possess strong writing skills, be well organized and have the ability to think independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Work Environment: Lab environment; moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2511
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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