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.