Visiting Researcher (Multiple Vacancies)
About The Position
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. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Visiting Researcher for the Child Health Institute of NJ at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Visiting Researcher will be responsible for molecular cloning, cell culture, confocal imaging, and data analysis. The Visiting Researcher will perform molecular, cellular, and imaging experiments. The Visiting Researcher will conduct independent experiments and prepare written and oral reports.
Requirements
- Recent graduate; bachelor's degree is required; master's degree in biology or biomedicine preferred. Majored in Medicine, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or relevant biological sciences.
- Training in basic experimental techniques, including histology, rodent brain dissection, stereotaxic surgeries for intracerebroventricular injections, and fluorescent microscopy.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills; 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 organizational skills, and be able to work collaboratively and independently under the guidance of the PI.
- Must be able to assist in daily lab management, including training and direct oversight of personnel and students.
- Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.
- Must be able to perform laboratory research.
- Exposure: laboratory environment, moderate noise, and hazardous chemicals.
- Some lifting may be required: such as office supplies, files, or light boxes up to 25 pounds.
- Walking, standing, sitting is required.
- Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required laboratory safety training.
- Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with biomedical research (either basic or clinical research).
- Experience with animal behavioral techniques.
- Candidate(s) with a history of prior publications.
- Excellent writing skills with experience in writing grants, fellowships, manuscripts, or scientific reports strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Designs, performs and analyzes experiments focused on mammalian cell culture including isolation and expansion of cells from bot murine and human tissues; performs cell survival assays; and transfection of mammalian cells.
- Assists in maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, electrophoresis, and confocal microscopes.
- Assists in the establishment of performance standards, the selection of research methodologies and instrumentation, and coordination of experimental approaches in support of CHI research.
- Keeps up to date on the relevant literature in both peer-reviewed and preprint form and assist the PI in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications relevant to own experimental work.
- Assists in the instruction and training of students (undergraduate/graduate) in techniques and procedures of the laboratory.
- Keeps clear and detailed records of procedures and experiments in accordance with laboratory guidelines, maintain data in shared and readily accessible locations. Communicates and presents data to the PI and other lab members in a timely manner.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
