Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Research Teaching Specialist III |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department |
Metabolomics |
| Overview |
Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.
Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.
Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist
III for the Department of Metabolomics within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform sample preparation, data acquisition, analysis, data interpretation, and instrument maintenance under the direction of the Manager and the Director of
MSR. Performs work requiring the application of standard techniques and procedures.
Among the key duties for this position are the following:
- Extracts metabolites from tissue and other biological samples and prepare LC-MS samples.
- Organizes and keep track of LC-MS samples.
- Performs sample analysis using LC-MS.
- Evaluates the quality of the LC-MS analysis.
- Analyzes LC-MS results and generate data reports.
- Maintains lab databases on instrument use, chemicals, and established protocols.
- Assists MSR Manager and Director in routine maintenance of laboratory equipment as directed.
- Assists users in metabolomics sample preparation.
- Participates in the evaluation of existing procedures suggesting revisions where necessary and proposing new procedures where required.
- Assists with training fellows, medical students and lab technicians in laboratory techniques as directed.
- Responsible for submitting purchase recommendations to his/her supervisor.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
22S |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
60543.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
72444.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
85865.00 |
| 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.
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| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or other 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.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Demonstrated prior experience and/or knowledge of analytical chemistry is required.
- Excellent oral and written skills are required.
- Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Lab environment. Moderate noise. Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
24ST2269 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Rutgers University
Dec 07, 2024