Rutgers University
Visiting Researcher (Multiple Vacancies)
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Visiting Researcher (Multiple Vacancies)
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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—including Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Piscataway, 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.
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Visiting Researcher for the Child Health Institute of NJ at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Visiting Researcher will be responsible for molecular cloning, cell culture, confocal imaging, and data analysis. The Visiting Researcher will perform molecular, cellular, and imaging experiments. The Visiting Researcher will conduct independent experiments and prepare written and oral reports.
Key Responsibilities
Design, perform, and analyze experiments focused on mammalian cell culture, including isolation and expansion of cells from mouse and human tissues, perform cell survival assays, and transfect mammalian cells.
Assist in maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, electrophoresis setups, and confocal microscopes.
Assist in the establishment of performance standards, selection of research methodologies and instrumentation, and coordination of experimental approaches in support of CHI research.
Keep up to date on relevant literature and assist the PI in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications relevant to own experimental work.
Assist in the instruction and training of students (undergraduate/graduate) in laboratory techniques and procedures.
Maintain clear and detailed records of procedures and experiments in accordance with laboratory guidelines, keep data in shared and readily accessible locations, and communicate and present data to the PI and other lab members in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
Recent graduate; bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in biology or biomedicine preferred.
Majored in Medicine, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or relevant biological sciences.
Training in basic experimental techniques, including histology, rodent brain dissection, stereotaxic surgeries for intracerebroventricular injections, and fluorescent microscopy.
Effective oral and written communication skills and proficiency in English.
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Highly motivated, excellent organizational skills, able to work collaboratively and independently under the guidance of the PI.
Ability to assist in daily lab management, including training and direct oversight of personnel and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with biomedical research (basic or clinical).
Experience with animal behavioral techniques.
History of prior publications.
Excellent writing skills and experience in writing grants, fellowships, manuscripts, or scientific reports.
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.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to work in a laboratory environment and perform laboratory research.
Exposure to laboratory environment, moderate noise, and hazardous chemicals.
Light lifting of office supplies, files, or light boxes up to 25 pounds.
Walking, standing, sitting required.
Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required laboratory safety training.
Follow all safety precautions in laboratory.
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, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affiliation 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education you have completed?
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Ph.D.
* How many years of biomedical research experience do you have?
1
2
3
4+
N/A
* Do you have experience with animal behavioral techniques?
Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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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—including Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Piscataway, 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.
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Visiting Researcher for the Child Health Institute of NJ at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Visiting Researcher will be responsible for molecular cloning, cell culture, confocal imaging, and data analysis. The Visiting Researcher will perform molecular, cellular, and imaging experiments. The Visiting Researcher will conduct independent experiments and prepare written and oral reports.
Key Responsibilities
Design, perform, and analyze experiments focused on mammalian cell culture, including isolation and expansion of cells from mouse and human tissues, perform cell survival assays, and transfect mammalian cells.
Assist in maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, electrophoresis setups, and confocal microscopes.
Assist in the establishment of performance standards, selection of research methodologies and instrumentation, and coordination of experimental approaches in support of CHI research.
Keep up to date on relevant literature and assist the PI in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications relevant to own experimental work.
Assist in the instruction and training of students (undergraduate/graduate) in laboratory techniques and procedures.
Maintain clear and detailed records of procedures and experiments in accordance with laboratory guidelines, keep data in shared and readily accessible locations, and communicate and present data to the PI and other lab members in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
Recent graduate; bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in biology or biomedicine preferred.
Majored in Medicine, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or relevant biological sciences.
Training in basic experimental techniques, including histology, rodent brain dissection, stereotaxic surgeries for intracerebroventricular injections, and fluorescent microscopy.
Effective oral and written communication skills and proficiency in English.
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Highly motivated, excellent organizational skills, able to work collaboratively and independently under the guidance of the PI.
Ability to assist in daily lab management, including training and direct oversight of personnel and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with biomedical research (basic or clinical).
Experience with animal behavioral techniques.
History of prior publications.
Excellent writing skills and experience in writing grants, fellowships, manuscripts, or scientific reports.
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.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to work in a laboratory environment and perform laboratory research.
Exposure to laboratory environment, moderate noise, and hazardous chemicals.
Light lifting of office supplies, files, or light boxes up to 25 pounds.
Walking, standing, sitting required.
Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required laboratory safety training.
Follow all safety precautions in laboratory.
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, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affiliation 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education you have completed?
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Ph.D.
* How many years of biomedical research experience do you have?
1
2
3
4+
N/A
* Do you have experience with animal behavioral techniques?
Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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