Research Teaching Specialist IV

Rutgers University • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist IV within the Department of Oral Biology at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ). The Department of Oral Biology at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Newark, NJ is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist ( RTS ) IV to support laboratory research activities. The position will contribute to projects related to wound healing, salivary gland development and regeneration, and saliva–bacteria/host–microbe interactions, using molecular, cellular, and in vivo mouse approaches in a collaborative research environment.

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 universitywide, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to plan and carry out research projects.
• Ability to work on own initiative and take personal responsibility for delivery of work.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentational skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.
• Willingness to obtain required training and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs specialized laboratory experiments using molecular, cellular, and tissue-based assays.
• Conducts in vitro experiments, including cell culture and molecular biology techniques, as well as in vivo (mouse) studies, including basic animal handling and tissue collection, following approved protocols.
• Maintains accurate experimental records in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with protocol development, optimization, and day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies.
• Compiles data and assist with preparation of figures and summaries for reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Supports and assists with training of students and new laboratory personnel.
• Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

What This Job Offers

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