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Research Scientist II

Research Scientist II-March 2024

Newark

Mar 28, 2026

About Research Scientist II

　　Position Details

　　Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Scientist II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases
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 Scientist II within the Rutgers Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL). The Research Scientist II plays a key role in establishing a biocontainment research support service core devoted to developing animal models of BSL3 pathogens and associated support services to aid investigators in the performance of animal models. The position assists RBL investigators in designing, testing, and evaluating protocols for developing the animal models. This role is also responsible for direct day-to-day operations of the core, maintaining oversight of standard operating procedures of the core, and training and supervision of staff. The Research Scientist II plays a critical role in ensuring the success of the biocontainment research support service core at the Rutgers RBL.Among the key duties of this position are the following: Oversees the coordination of protocol development for animal models and ensuring regulatory requirements are completed. Organizes core services to align with research needs and timelines of RBL investigators. Plans, leads, and conducts research in animal model development, including the design and implementation of experiments, analysis of data, and interpretation of results. Responsible for BSL3 training and supervision of staff. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Understands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHS' Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	30S
Position Salary	105,000
Annual Minimum Salary	85909.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	103537.000
Annual Maximum Salary	123261.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

　　Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. in a relevant science Plus five (5) years of related research experience preferably in an university setting. This includes conducting experiments in BSL3 practices, and willingness to work with virulent Mtb strains
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This includes conducting experiments in BSL3 practices, and willingness to work with virulent Mtb strains.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMAND This position involves prolonged standing, walking and sitting, as well as use of laboratory equipment. Must perform complex procedures and demonstrate manual dexterity. Some stooping, reaching, climbing and bending. Hearing and speech capabilities necessary to communicate with other researchers and staff in person, on the telephone and by e-mail. Vision capable of viewing gauges, computer monitors, charts, forms, text and numbers for prolonged periods. WORK ENVIRONMENT Laboratory environment. Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays when necessary to meet deadlines. Must be willing to work with small and large animals.
Special Conditions

　　Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0042
Posting Open Date	01/10/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

　　Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

　　Immunization Requirements Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

　　Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

　　It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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