Research Teaching Specialist IV

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist IV for the Department of Pharmacology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, the researcher will manage specialized laboratory operations focusing on Chlamydia biology, mutant construction, gene expression profiling, and murine infection models. Key responsibilities include culturing and purifying Chlamydia, analyzing developmental properties, conducting animal infection studies, and assisting with laboratory management and grant preparation. The ideal candidate will combine rigorous technical expertise in microbiology and cellular biology with a collaborative approach to supporting academic research and training students.

• Design and execute research operations to culture and purify the obligate intracellular bacterium Chlamydia.
• Construct Chlamydia mutants and analyze their gene expression profiles, growth properties, and immunogenic characteristics.
• Perform intravaginal and transcervical chlamydial infections in mice and determine resulting immune responses.
• Maintain detailed documentation of laboratory procedures, experiments, and protocols.
• Train graduate and undergraduate students in advanced experimental laboratory techniques.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with laboratory management, equipment purchasing, and grant application preparation.