Lab Technician

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational**e“

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in Newark's New Jersey Medical School seeks a Lab Technician in the Center for Immunity and Inflammation to assist with research activities and standard laboratory procedures. The position reports to the Principal Investigator or Laboratory Manager and involves on-site work, with a 35-hour standard work week and a 12-month appointment under Staff terms.

Responsibilities include handling lab supplies, training non-professional staff, preparing culture media, reagents and stock

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a relevant science is required.
• Prior research experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists in packing, unpacking, storing and classification of lab supplies and specimens.
• May give suitable instructions to Laboratory Assistants, Service Workers and other non-professional workers and monitors the performance of their work.
• Performs standard laboratory procedures involved in making required tests and analyses.
• Assists in preparing culture media, reagents, stains, and stock solutions.
• Assists with experimentation and research activities.
• Assists with the maintenance of the Laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments.

Education

Associate Degree in a relevant science

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Lab Technician

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department: NJMS - Immunity & Infection Ce

Overview: New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Lab Technician in the Center for Immunity and Inflammation within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Laboratory Manager the Lab Technician performs research activities. Performs work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists in packing, unpacking, storing and classification of lab supplies and specimens.
• May give suitable instructions to Laboratory Assistants, Service Workers and other non-professional workers and monitors the performance of their work.
• Performs standard laboratory procedures involved in making required tests and analyses.
• Assists in preparing culture media, reagents, stains, and stock solutions.
• Assists with experimentation and research activities.
• Assists with the maintenance of the Laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 157

Minimum Salary: 24.410

Mid Range Salary: 24.910

Maximum Salary: 25.660

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 35.00

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description: Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: PERS

Physical Demands

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift or exert force up to thirty (30) pounds.

Work Environment

• Laboratory environment.
• Moderate noise.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in a relevant science is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior research experience an asset.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST2046

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)

City: Newark

State: NJ

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.

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, pregnancy, 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement