Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist II Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ-Dept of Neurology- Pisc 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 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. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist II for the department of Neurology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under direction, is responsible for the management of multiple patient-oriented and translational research projects. Designs and conducts highly specialized, technical research in the area of aging, cognition, and fluid biomarkers. May assign tasks to technicians and be assisted by lower-level professionals.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists in the establishments of performance standards as well as the selection of methodology and instrumentation. Performs multiple research and technical operations independently or as assigned (including research participant recruitment and engagement, neuropsychological testing, survey-based work, database management, processing of biological samples according to Standard Operating Procedures, simple and complex biological assays with high precision), followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions. Assists with the instructing and training of students, fellows, lower-level professionals and technicians in laboratory technicians, instrumentation, etc. to develop the skills necessary to perform the required functions. Assists with the preparation of proposals, formal applications and justifications for grant applications. Develops recommendations regarding budget proposals for the laboratory area. Monitors the laboratory’s budgets. Compiles and presents statistical data with appropriate conclusions and recommendations pertinent to research activity. Coordinates the work of professional and non-professional staff. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Exempt Grade 25S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 70041.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 84083.00 Annual Maximum Salary 99858.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft 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 ABP