Research Associate I

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Associate I

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
NJMS-Pharmacology

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 Associate I for the Pharmacology department within New Jersey Medical School.

Under the direction of the PI, conducts specialized research investigating 1) the control and regulation of microvascular permeability in vivo and in vitro 2) hyperpermeability inactivation in the restoration of endothelial barrier properties in vivo and in vitro.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Performs various research and technical operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of a laboratory; may conduct independently or as assigned specialized research for microvascular/endothelial projects.
• Plans and executes experiments independently - particularly, in vivo experiments to study microvascular permeability in vivo in rodents.
• Evaluates existing procedures and proposes modifications or changes in order to keep the methodology and procedures current.
• Records and analyzes data from experiments.
• Keeps detailed records of procedures and experiments. Compile data and presents results.
• Assists with the instructing and training of students, fellows, technicians and laboratory assistants as required.

Position Status
Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
26S

Position Salary
$73,161

Annual Minimum Salary
73161.00

Annual Mid Range Salary
87905.00

Annual Maximum Salary
104450.00

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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
25ST0670

Posting Open Date
03/27/2025

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

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