Research Teaching Specialist III

Rutgers University • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees