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Research Associate, Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

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Work type: Temporary Full-Time
Location: Camden, New Jersey
Categories: Research, School of Veterinary Medicine

Research Associate, Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University 

 

Work type: Temporary Full-Time 
 

Location: Camden, New Jersey 
 

Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine 

 

Summary:  

A full-time Research Associate position is available in the lung pharmacology laboratory at Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, led by the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. Specifically, the lab focuses on themes of lung biology, corticosteroid resistance, glucocorticoid signaling, cytokine networks in lung cells and precision medicine (Durham A et al., Curr Pharm Des. 2011). The lab uses a wide variety of approaches and models to study glucocorticoid signaling, lung cell biology and pro-inflammatory cytokine gene expression. This role involves supporting studies and experiments in the laboratory, including western blot analysis, DNA and RNA isolations, PCR, qPCR, and cell culture in addition to maintaining a detailed daily experiment log, overseeing reagents inventory, ordering supplies, and contributing to general lab management and organization.  

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Conduct western blot analysis. 

  • Execute DNA and RNA isolations, PCR, and qPCR. 

  • Perform cell culture.

  • Maintain a daily experiment log. 

  • Manage reagents inventory and general lab management tasks. 

  • Order supplies and assist in day-to-day lab operations.

  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including preparing meetings and taking minutes.

 

Qualifications:  

  • Preferred previous experience with cell culture, qPCR, and/or western blot. 

  • Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot for optimal experimental conditions. 

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

  • Proficient in multitasking, time management, and organization. 

  • Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures. 

  • Competent in data collection and analysis, quantitative and qualitative analysis, inventory and supply management, and budget management. 

  • Strong work ethic, hardworking, flexible, detail-oriented, dependable, and a team player. 

 

Education and/or Experience:  

  • Master's degree in Biology or related life sciences and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of research experience. 

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 

 

Information about the institution: 

Rowan University is a top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on the Glassboro, New Jersey west campus, 22 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine plans to admit its first class of DVM students in 2025, pending accreditation approval. Facilities will include an academic teaching facility aimed at the delivery of pre-clinical training, a small animal teaching hospital, and a research facility. 

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities. 

As a state public University, Rowan employees are eligible to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. 

 

Please Note: Position posting will be active until the job is filled. 

Note:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 

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Research Associate, Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University Camden, New Jersey

 

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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

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