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Research Associate I

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

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 I for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of Dr. Qi Yang (Principal Investigator), the Research Associate I (RAI) 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 RAI will conduct highly specialized technical 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 specialized molecular and cellular biology and animal physiology experience, as well as sophisticated bioinformatic skills, to generate spatial transcriptome and scRNA-seq libraries and perform extensive bioinformatic analysis, to generate mouse models of chronic asthma and to measure airway resistance using the Flexivent instrument with non-survival surgical procedures.

The RAI is expected to maintain a high level of research competency, knowledge, and skills to perform duties assigned by the PI. In addition, the RAI is expected to have excellent writing skills to prepare manuscripts based on their research, develop, and maintain standard operating procedures for the facility, and aid in developing the PI’s grant applications. The RAI will participate in lab meetings, research in progress seminars, present at conferences, as well as manage day-to-day operations of the lab, including the training of new personnel and the direct oversight of student trainees. A career development plan will be outlined with the PI and multiple resources to aid with these requirements will be provided by the PI.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Perform specific laboratory techniques involve flow cytometry analysis, animal models of airway and brain disorders, singlecell RNA-seq, multiplex cytokine assays, and immunofluorescence imaging.
Generate spatial transcriptome libraries and performing bioinformatics for spatial deconvolution analysis.
Generate single-cell RNA-seq libraries and performing bioinformatics for single cell gene expression profiling.
Perform non-survival surgical procedures to measure airway resistance using FlexiVent instrument.
Generate mouse models of chronic asthma.
Perform LegendPlex assays.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

26S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

74332.000

Mid Range Salary

89311.000

Maximum Salary

106121.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

37.5

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Qualified candidate must hold a PhD, DVM or equivalent degree in a relevant biological science field, plus two (2) years of related research experience.
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.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have written and published scientific articles.
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.
Must be able to assist in daily lab management, including training and direct oversight of personnel and student aids.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent writing skills with experience in writing grants, fellowships, manuscripts, or scientific reports strongly preferred.
Applicant should be highly motivated, have excellent organizational skills, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.

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

26ST1096

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

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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement