Rutgers University
Position Title
Research Associate II – Department: Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Health, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
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.
Job Summary This Research Associate II position focuses on studying reproductive function during the progression of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study will investigate reproductive outcomes, estrous cyclicity, endogenous hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis activity, ovarian responsiveness to gonadotropins, and ovarian follicle dynamics in female SLE‑prone NZBWF1 mice, both prior to and after the onset of autoimmunity. Specific assessments will include monitoring the estrous cycle, measuring luteinizing hormone surge, and evaluating ovarian function in SLE females.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and manage mouse colonies, including breeding, tissue collection, and record-keeping.
Perform hormone analyses (17‑estradiol, follicle‑stimulating hormone [FSH], and anti‑Müllerian hormone [AMH]) using ELISA kits.
Carry out immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy imaging.
Isolate RNA from oocytes and somatic cells.
Perform superovulation testing.
Conduct tissue sectioning (cryostat and paraffin embedding) and histological staining.
Perform molecular assays, including western blotting, PCR, and qPCR.
Salary & Benefits Minimum Salary: $65,272 Mid Range Salary: $78,208 Maximum Salary: $92,772
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Qualifications
PhD or Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.
High motivation, excellent communication skills, and ability to collaborate with faculty, students, and residents.
Sound knowledge of the IRB process, research methodology, statistical analysis and data interpretation.
Proficiency with computer skills, literature searches and use of statistical software such as SPSS, SAS.
Preferred Qualifications None listed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing; no special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.
Work performed in a research laboratory setting with exposure to biological samples and laboratory animals. Adherence to safety, biosafety, and animal care protocols is required.
Location & Schedule Full Time – 37.5 hours per week – fully on‑site – Newark (RBHS)
Pre‑employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted a medical or religious exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for required vaccines or to obtain an exemption may result in rescission of the 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 race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, 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. The institution values diversity of background and opinion, and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non‑discrimination‑statement.
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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.
Job Summary This Research Associate II position focuses on studying reproductive function during the progression of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study will investigate reproductive outcomes, estrous cyclicity, endogenous hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis activity, ovarian responsiveness to gonadotropins, and ovarian follicle dynamics in female SLE‑prone NZBWF1 mice, both prior to and after the onset of autoimmunity. Specific assessments will include monitoring the estrous cycle, measuring luteinizing hormone surge, and evaluating ovarian function in SLE females.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and manage mouse colonies, including breeding, tissue collection, and record-keeping.
Perform hormone analyses (17‑estradiol, follicle‑stimulating hormone [FSH], and anti‑Müllerian hormone [AMH]) using ELISA kits.
Carry out immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy imaging.
Isolate RNA from oocytes and somatic cells.
Perform superovulation testing.
Conduct tissue sectioning (cryostat and paraffin embedding) and histological staining.
Perform molecular assays, including western blotting, PCR, and qPCR.
Salary & Benefits Minimum Salary: $65,272 Mid Range Salary: $78,208 Maximum Salary: $92,772
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Qualifications
PhD or Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.
High motivation, excellent communication skills, and ability to collaborate with faculty, students, and residents.
Sound knowledge of the IRB process, research methodology, statistical analysis and data interpretation.
Proficiency with computer skills, literature searches and use of statistical software such as SPSS, SAS.
Preferred Qualifications None listed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing; no special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.
Work performed in a research laboratory setting with exposure to biological samples and laboratory animals. Adherence to safety, biosafety, and animal care protocols is required.
Location & Schedule Full Time – 37.5 hours per week – fully on‑site – Newark (RBHS)
Pre‑employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted a medical or religious exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for required vaccines or to obtain an exemption may result in rescission of the 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 race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, 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. The institution values diversity of background and opinion, and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non‑discrimination‑statement.
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