New Brunswick, NJ, USA
48 days ago
Research Associate II
Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate II Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department NJMS-Pharmacology 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 II for NJMS- Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience. Under direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate will be responsible for planning and executing experiments independently. The individual will also help train graduate students and technicians.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs various research and technical operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of a laboratory; may conduct independently or as assigned specialized research for a particular project. Assists in the conducting of continuous program of research and development regarding new procedures and instrumentation functions of the laboratory. Performs highly skilled procedures including stereotactic surgery for brain injection and implantation, in vivo imaging (fiber photometry and miniscope) of freely moving mice, mouse perfusion and slice preparation, immunocytochemistry, RNAscope assay, and behavioral tests. Records and analyzes data for studies, maintain accurate records of individual experimentation and research. Contributes to writing manuscripts and review articles that directly results from his/her research. Write and submit abstracts for scientific meetings. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 23S Position Salary 71316 Annual Minimum Salary 064244.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 076976.00 Annual Maximum Salary 091311.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation ABP Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility
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