"Research Teaching Specialist III"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III for the Public Health Research Institute Center at the New Jersey Medical School.

A Research Teaching Specialist-III (RTS-III) position is immediately available to conduct research in the area of mycobacterial host-pathogen interactions and COVID-19 pathogenesis studies using animal models under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). The requirements include: keep abreast of technical and theoretical knowledge related to mycobacterial pathogenesis. Conduct experiments in BSL3 settings, collect, record and analyze data, prepare reports for peer-reviewed scientific publications and conference presentations, and contribute to the writing of IACUC and IBC applications and grants. Reports all research activities to the PI and trains fellows in relevant techniques as directed by PI.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs in vitro and in vivo research involving animals, cell lines and mycobacteria and other infectious agents as assigned by the PI.
• Perform immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization (smRNA-FISH) and imaging studies on tissue samples.
• Propagation, calibration and stocking of BSL3 pathogens for downstream applications.
• Leading TB and/or COVID-19 experimental studies using in vitro and animal models for contract/collaborative grants.
• Training junior investigators in specialized techniques, such as immunohistochemistry, and smFISH.
• Plans and performs in vitro and in vivo mycobacteria and other infectious agents research using animals, primary cells and cell lines.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Highly motivated researcher, Master's Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience.
• Must have demonstrated prior experience with in vitro BSL3 research with primary cells and cell lines in the focus area.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: The personnel should be capable of working with animals and pathogens in BSL3 settings, wearing full-body suites and air purifier units with standing and/or sitting; Should be able to carry animals (rabbits, hamsters and mice) between BSL3 suites.
• Work Environment: Research in BSL-2, BSL-3 and/or animal housing facilities.