Position Details
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Teaching Specialist III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Overview	RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES: 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. 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. CORE VALUES: 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 in Cancer Pharmacology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The primary purpose of the Research Teaching Specialist III position, under direction of the Principal Investigator, is to assist with the organization, daily operation, research, and administrative duties in the laboratory. This includes designing and executing cutting edge experiments in understanding cell signaling in cancer biology and therapies as directed by the Principal Investigator. Among the key duties of this position are the following: As assigned, carries out various technical and research operations in the areas of molecular and cell biology, and cancer pharmacology. Demonstrates hands-on knowledge and experience of hydrodynamic mouse liver tumor models, cell culture, molecular cloning, protein expression, kinase assays, drug response assays, and immunological techniques (immunoprecipitation, immunoblot, immunofluorescence, proximity ligation assay). Assists with routine research laboratory projects as directed by the Principal Investigator. Assists with the training and mentoring of all new personnel in the lab (students, postdocs, technicians, etc). Develops and implements new lab protocols. Troubleshoots technical protocols. Demonstrates experience in the preparation of grant applications for the funding of research activities. Compiles and presents statistical data with appropriate conclusions and recommendations. Assists Principal Investigator in routine maintenance of laboratory equipment as directed. Assists in shipping and receiving research specimens. Helps to oversee laboratory space and assists with future equipment and space planning needs.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	22S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	56258.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	67315.000
Annual Maximum Salary	79787.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.  Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility .  Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine .  Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of research experience in regulation of chromatin remodeling in liver tumorigenesis and anticancer drug therapy, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated accomplishments in relevant research with first author publications in peer-reviewed international journals. Demonstrated ability to organize assigned laboratory work and develop effective work methods. Demonstrated ability to follow laboratory safety policies and perform laboratory procedures. Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications	PhD degree in Chemistry or related field.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Laboratory 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.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST1366
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
Location Details	New Brunswick, New Jersey

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

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