Laboratory Researcher III
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Researcher III for the Food Science department within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Leads research projects to develop, validate, improve, and apply analytical methods for the identification and quantification of metabolites relevant to chronic diseases using advanced mass spectrometry-based techniques under Dr. Liang's supervision. These metabolites include but are not limited to oxidized lipid derivatives.
- Performs statistical analyses to provide further insight into the biological roles of these metabolites.
- Explores the biological functions of these metabolites using preclinical models and clinical cohort data.
- Mentors and supervises graduate and undergraduate students.
- Contributes to grant proposals.
- Publishes their findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and a minimum of two years' research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
City: New Brunswick
State: NJ
Equipment Utilized:
- Tandem mass spectrometry platforms, chemical extraction apparatus, centrifuges, sample homogenizers, pipettes, fume hood and other relevant equipment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Work will be conducted next to a fume hood for chemical extraction.
- Work will be conducted next to computers coupled with analytical instruments.
- Ability to lift up to 5 kg and routinely perform laboratory tasks involving pipetting and handling of human and rodent biospecimens.
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