Post-Doctoral Associate - Military Veterans

Position Summary:

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate for the Department of Medicine with NJMS .

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Cultures pathogenic viruses and quantitates using plaque and TCID 50 assays.
• Maintains viral stocks and confirms strain types by sequencing.
• Performs viral drug susceptibility tests.
• Tests novel viral and bacterial diagnostic assays.
• Assists in animal infection and treatment studies of both viral and bacterial pathogens.
• Uses conventional and novel methods including advanced robotics to screen libraries of M. tuberculosis for drug tolerance and drug resistance phenotypes.
• Performs MIC testing, kill curves and other microbiological tests to characterize M. tuberculosis and other BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens including select agents.

• Doctoral Degree in relevant science

• This position involves prolonged standing, walking and sitting, as well as use of laboratory equipment. Must perform complex procedures and demonstrate manual dexterity. Some stooping, reaching, climbing and bending.
• Occasional lifting of 20 pounds to a height of 6½ feet. Hearing and speech capabilities necessary to communicate with other researchers and staff in person, on the telephone and by e-mail.
• Vision capable of viewing gauges, computer monitors, charts, forms, text and numbers for prolonged periods.

• Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays when necessary to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to work with small and large animals.