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Research Specialist - Histopathology Core Facility

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Jul 18, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Specialist - Histopathology Core Facility
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Development
Department	EOHSI
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Lab Researcher II - Histopathology Core Facility for the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute ( EOHSI). An experienced Histotechnologist is required to perform operational activities at the Rutgers EMSOP/ EOHSI Research Pathology Services laboratory. Operational activities include customer support/training, hazardous waste management, SOP creation/administration, ordering, archiving, data management including chain-of-evidence administration as well as frozen and epoxy-perfused sectioning and high throughput slide scanning. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs all work within the lab and evaluate the quality of work performance with regard to conformance, to quality standards, policies and procedures as well as evaluating the workload volume and scheduling to determine and ensure the most effective, efficient and productive use of laboratory associates and facilities. Interfaces with pathologists, academic researchers, medical examiners staff and other collaborators in Rutgers departments, units/schools, across the university community, as well as with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry groups to assist in the generation and preparation of preliminary data for grant proposals and manuscripts to secure extramural funding from traditional and non-traditional funding sources. Necropsy and trimming tissues, tissue preparation/processing, embedding and micro sectioning of paraffin and frozen tissues and routine staining with cover slipping. Performs manual special stains, immunofluorescent / immunohistochemical staining and quality assurance. Trims, processes, embeddes, cut thick sectioning and staining of tissues in plastic medium. Provides technical support, training and supervision of faculty, research associates, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, staff scientists, and others seeking to utilize histopathology techniques. Orders maintenance of laboratory equipment, data and hazardous material management. Scans digital images, archiving, and image analysis to quantify tissue objects, cells, or other areas of using an AxioScan A7 and Image J and Image Pro Premier software. Designs qualification, instrument installations and operation qualifications test plans (QTP/IQ/OQ) on laboratory equipment for production on animal and human tissue samples.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	71447.000
Mid Range Salary	90435.000
Maximum Salary	109422.000
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	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A bachelor's degree in a related scientific field or discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of research principles and practices. A minimum of two years of relevant professional research experience in a laboratory research function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Immunohistochemistry and/or clinical pathology certification. Experience in diagnostic and veterinary histology. Grasp of the history, issues, science and processes of histology. Experience with collaborative scientific teams and collaborative research. Leadership experience with significant responsibility for histology in the context of research & development programs. Network of colleagues, collaborators, and contacts in histology, and basic research fields. Excellent written and oral skills and experience in preparing SOPs, training ocuments and reports. Knowledge and experience of histochemistry, microscopy, processing techniques, preparation of specimens, medical terminology, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and use of scientific method at a level normally acquired through a BS in biological sciences and ten years of experience supporting basic toxicology and pharmacology research. Supervisory experience is needed to manage others. Visual acuity and the ability to distinguish fine gradation of colors, including differentiating of red and green, manual dexterity in both hands, with above average eye and hand coordination and the ability to grasp and manipulate small instruments and delicate equipment required in the efficient generation of quality histology slides.
Preferred Qualifications	Ten or more years' experience in a basic research and pharmaceutical histology laboratory with successful completion of college graduate level course work including, biology and/or anatomy, mathematics, and an understanding of metric system are requisite. Experience in histology is key to timely, high quality microscopic slide generation and QA/QC. Specialized training including the execution of animal study studies and laboratory records maintenance is integral to successful collaborations with faculty and external collaborators.
Equipment Utilized	Research caliber light and immunofluorescence microscopes. Stereology and morphometry software Paraffin and plastic embedding stations, paraffin and plastic microtomes, ultramicrotomes for ultra-thin sections, cryomicrotomes for frozen sections, automatic staining center, and specialty histochemistry instruments, morphometrics software, and high throughput slide scanner.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1558
Posting Open Date	07/18/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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