Research Teaching Specialist I

Rutgers, International; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and leave

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist I to manage translational cancer biology projects within the Cancer Pharmacology lab. Under the PI's guidance, the RTS I will lead experiments, supervise staff, and ensure efficient laboratory operations focused on tumor microenvironment signaling and therapy resistance in prostate cancer.

The role involves designing complex studies, training junior personnel, participating in grantsmanship and budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: PhD in Pharmaceutical and/or Pharmaceutical Research or relevant area of study, plus 1 year of prostate cancer research experience; or Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical and/or Pharmaceutical Research or relevant area of study plus four (4) years of relevant research experience, including one (1) year of prostate cancer research experience.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Management & Project Oversight: meets with PI to establish goals, timelines; oversees daily lab operations; designs layout of facilities.
• Experimental Execution & Technical Leadership: designs and executes complex procedures in pharmaceutical sciences and cancer biology, including in vivo mouse tumor studies; supervises staff; trains personnel.
• Grantsmanship & Fiscal Support: assists with grant proposals, progress reports, and budget forecasting.

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department CINJ - Cancer Pharmacology

Overview

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION , MISSION , AND CORE VALUES :

VISION : Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION : Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES : Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist I within Cancer Pharmacology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Teaching Specialist I ( RTS I) will manage research projects and laboratory operations within a translational cancer biology lab focusing on tumor microenvironment signaling, perineural invasion, and mechanisms of therapeutic resistance in prostate cancer. Responsibilities include designing and executing complex experimental studies involving molecular pharmacology, cell culture, and in vivo mouse tumor models; supervising and training lab personnel; participating in grantsmanship and budget preparation; and ensuring overall laboratory compliance and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

Laboratory Management & Project Oversight

• Meets regularly with the Principal Investigator to establish research goals, project timelines, and operational strategies consistent with departmental policies, manpower, and budgetary frameworks.
• Oversees daily laboratory operations, maintaining lab protocols, chemical/biological inventories, and specialized equipment to support translational cancer research projects.
• In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, designs and plans the layout and utilization of assigned laboratory facilities.

Experimental Execution & Technical Leadership

• Designs, executes, and optimizes complex experimental procedures in pharmaceutical sciences and cancer biology, including drug target evaluations, molecular pharmacology assays, cell culture models, and in vivo mouse tumor studies.
• Performs novel assignments requiring the development, adaptation, or improvement of techniques, assays, and procedures tailored to prostate cancer biology and targeting.
• Generates, compiles, analyzes, and interprets complex experimental data; presents findings with appropriate conclusions and strategic recommendations to internal and external collaborators.
• Supervises the daily activities of junior laboratory staff, laboratory technicians, and student trainees.
• Trains and instructs staff in standardized research protocols, lab safety, and specialized experimental procedures (in vivo handling, cell culture, molecular assays).
• Participates in the hiring process, provides ongoing performance feedback, recommends corrective action when necessary, and carries out formal performance evaluations for lab staff.

Grantsmanship & Fiscal Support

• Prepares and assists in the preparation of grant proposals, progress reports, and scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Assists the PI with budget forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and resource allocation recommendations for grant-funded projects and laboratory equipment purchases.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 28S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 87347.000

Mid Range Salary 106309.000

Maximum Salary 125269.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift / Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description CWA 1031

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit (not specified)

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• PhD in Pharmaceutical and/or Pharmaceutical Research or relevant area of study, plus (1) year of prostate cancer research experience required. Or, a Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical and/or Pharmaceutical Research or relevant area of study plus four (4) years of relevant research experience, in which one (1) year of experience is required in prostate cancer research experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is also essential.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory, lead, or lab management experience is strongly preferred.
• Direct experience with in vivo mouse tumor models and cancer cell culture techniques is highly desirable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Laboratory work environment, with moderate noise. Exposure to biological specimens (cells, blood, tissues etc.) with possible exposure to infectious diseases, exposure to hazardous chemicals including therapeutic drugs. Laboratory environment operates under mandatory universal safety precaution.

Special Conditions

No additional special conditions specified.

Posting Information

Posting Number 26ST2012

Posting Open Date (not specified)

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

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Supplemental Questions

• * Do you meet the following requirement: PhD in Pharmaceutical and/or Pharmaceutical Research or relevant area of study, plus one (1) year of prostate cancer research experience; OR a Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical and/or Pharmaceutical Research or relevant area of study plus four (4) years of relevant research experience, including one (1) year of prostate cancer research experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

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