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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate II 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 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 II for the Child Health Institute at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate II (RA II) will be responsible for the design, analysis, interpretation, and presentation in oral and written form, a project focused development and function of novel innate immune cells in vital tissues such as the lung and the brain. The goal of this project is to determine the immune and inflammatory mechanisms of asthma.
The RA II will conduct specialized research requiring generation of mouse models of chronic asthma, measurement of airway resistance using Flexivent instrument with non-survival surgical procedures, legendplex assays, fluorescence activated cell sorting, magnetic activated cell sorting, multiple color microscope with Z-stacking, spatial transcriptome library generation and bioinformatics analysis, and scRNA-seq library generation and bioinformatics analysis. The project requires an expert with experience and skills to generate spatial transcriptome and scRNA-seq libraries with extensive bioinformatics skills, to generate mouse models of chronic asthma, and to measure resistance using Flexivent instrument with non-survival surgical procedures.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
* Performs specific laboratory techniques involving flow cytometry analysis, animal models of airway and brain disorders, single-cell RNA-seq, multiplex cytokine assays, and immunofluorescence imaging.
* Generates spatial transcriptome libraries and performing bioinformatics for spatial deconvolution analysis.
* Generates single-cell RNA-seq libraries and performing bioinformatics for single cell gene expression profiling.
* Performs non-survival surgical procedures to measure airway resistance using FlexiVent instrument.
* Generates mouse models of chronic asthma.
* Performs LegendPlex assays.
* Performs multiple-color immunofluorescence imaging with Z-stack.
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 23S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 064244.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 076976.00 Annual Maximum Salary 091311.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation ABP 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
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
* Ph. D. Degree or equivalent in a relevant science, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Must have written and published scientific articles.
* Must have experience with and working knowledge of spatial transcriptome and scRNA-seq library generation and related bioinformatics skills, mouse models of chronic asthma, and FlexiVent analysis.
* Must have a high level of research competency, knowledge, and skills to perform duties assigned by the PI.
* Must have effective oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated by authorship of scientific publications (first authorship preferred), and ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties.
* Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Applicant should be highly motivated, have excellent organization skills, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.
* Must be able to assist in daily lab management, including training and oversight of student aids.
Preferred Qualifications
* Excellent writing skills with experience in writing grants, fellowships, manuscripts, or scientific reports strongly.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands:
* Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.
* Must be able to perform laboratory research.
* Some lifting may be required: such as office supplies, files, or light boxes up to 25 pounds.
* Walking, standing, sitting is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training.
* Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 24ST1411 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 Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * Do you have a PhD Degree or equivalent in a relevant science or a Master's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience?
* Yes
* No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume/CV
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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