Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Teaching Specialist III - Cytogenetics
Job Category: Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department: NJMS-Pathology
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.
Posting Summary: Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III for the department of Pathology. The purpose of the Research Teaching Specialist III position is to, under the direction of the Director and Laboratory Supervisor, conduct specialized clinical cytogenetic testing, including but not limited to chromosome karyotyping and Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH).
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Assists the laboratory with maintaining laboratory, accessioning and technical responsibilities.
- Carries out various technical and clinical operations relating to the activities of the laboratory.
- Assists in the establishment of performance standards, proficiency testing, quality control and procedures associated to the maintenance of the clinical laboratory licenses.
- Performs various assays independently with responsibilities for accurate methodology and proper instrumentation usage.
- Assists with the instructing and training of students in various techniques and procedures specifically related to Clinical Testing protocols.
Position Status: Full Time
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience: Masters' Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (3) years of related research experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Human chromosome karyotyping experience preferred and familiar with tumor karyotypes.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Exposure to human blood, bone marrow, body fluids, or tissues.
- Exposure to harmful chemicals.
- Must sit at microscope for extended periods of time.
- This job may require flexible shifts and/or weekend hours.
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 certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season.
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, 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, or any other category protected by law.
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