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Rutgers The State University Assistant Director in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Director
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department Core Services RUBRIC
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 Assistant Director for the Core Services Rubric Department.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Participates in the design, synthesis and optimization of small molecules as molecular probes to investigate novel targets for pilot programs as well as computer assisted drug design.
  • Hands-on scientific work, a portion of this position also involves developing new programs and relationships with academic researchers (internal and external to Rutgers) as well as industrial researchers.
  • Grants/Proposals writing. In addition to grant writing, the researcher will contribute to scientific publications and intellectual contribution to patent applications.
  • Supervises Research Specialists to help execute the research work.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 91297.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 115559.000
Annual Maximum Salary 139821.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • M.Sc. (Master of Science) with 5 years of pharmaceutical experiences in drug discovery and a proficiency in small molecule synthesis skills and data analysis.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to lead drug discovery programs.
  • Ability to successfully collaborate with faculty and external researchers.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Word, Excel & PowerPoint Software packages for word processing, data analysis and for the preparation of presentations. Proficiency in the use of statistical evaluation packages, such as PRISM.
  • Outstanding communication skills with demonstrated ability to make effective presentations in a broad range of settings, strong collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Specialized training required includes proficiency in the use of advanced molecular design suites such as Schrodinger or MOE.
  • Work requires knowledge of medicinal chemistry and chemical biology, medical terminology, chemistry, Good Lab Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, drug discovery and safety testing at a level normally acquired through a bachelor's degree and experience in a pharmaceutical company and/or molecular design and synthesis laboratory.
  • Supervisory experience needed to manage others.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD degree and/or 10 years' experience in pharmaceutical industry and experience leading drug discovery projects.
  • Hands-on experience with Schrodinger Drug Discovery Suite.
  • Experience with coordinating work with contract research organizations.
  • Experience in Computer Assisted Drug Design is a major.
Equipment Utilized
  • Schrodinger or MOE suite, advance NMR (multinuclear 1D and 2D). LC-MS, HPLC automated purifications (Flash, preparative HPLC), Microwave reactor, Parr Hydrogenation.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Laboratory environment.
  • Need to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE: gloves, masks, gowns, etc.) which might be restrictive.
  • Will be working with bioactive, toxic, volatile, and caustic chemicals.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1645
Posting Open Date 07/09/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
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.

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, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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