Principal Lab Technician

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Principal Lab Technician for the Neurosurgery department at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Principal Lab Technician assists with neuroimaging research projects, designing, testing, and evaluating methods for processing and analyzing neuroimage data including CT/MRI, resting state fMRl, DTI, and task-based fMRJ.

The neuroimaging data will be interpreted with the study subject’s demographic information and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in relevant science plus two (2) years of related experience in a laboratory environment.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Open to on-site work and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Aid with research in publication editing, bioinformatics analysis, imaging analysis, histology.
• Ensure glassware and equipment are kept clean and properly stored.
• Prepare stock solutions and buffers.
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments.
• Assists maintaining records and files.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Laboratory experience

Education

Associate’s degree in relevant science

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 Principal Lab Technician for the department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Principal Lab Technician assists with neuroimaging research projects. The individual will be tasked to design, test, and evaluate methods and protocols for processing and analyzing neuroimage data, including structural CT/ MRI , resting state fMRT, DTI , and task-based fMRJ. The neuroimaging data will be interpreted along with the study subject’s demographic information and neurocognitive performance scores. This person will summarize and organize collected data and publish the results of investigations in professional journals. The individual should work at some level of independence under the mentorship of the PI and Senior Research Associate.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Aid with research in publication editing, bioinformatics analysis, imaging analysis, histology.
• Ensure that glassware and equipment are kept clean and properly stored.
• Prepare stock solutions and buffers.
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments.
• Assists maintaining records and files.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 182

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 28.390

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 28.890

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 29.760

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.

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in relevant science plus two (2) years of related experience in a laboratory environment.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and written and oral communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. No special vision. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment: Open office environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST0710

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Principal Lab Technician Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ - Neurosurgery 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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 Principal Lab Technician for the department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Principal Lab Technician assists with neuroimaging research projects. The individual will be tasked to design, test, and evaluate methods and protocols for processing and analyzing neuroimage data, including structural CT/ MRI , resting state fMRT, DTI , and task-based fMRJ. The neuroimaging data will be interpreted along with the study subject’s demographic information and neurocognitive performance scores. This person will summarize and organize collected data and publish the results of investigations in professional journals. The individual should work at some level of independence under the mentorship of the PI and Senior Research Associate.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Aid with research in publication editing, bioinformatics analysis, imaging analysis, histology.
• Ensure that glassware and equipment are kept clean and properly stored.
• Prepare stock solutions and buffers.
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments.
• Assists maintaining records and files.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 182 Salary Details Minimum Salary 28.390 Mid Range Salary 28.890 Maximum Salary 29.760 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 Working Hours Standard Hours 40.00 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description Teamsters 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in relevant science plus two (2) years of related experience in a laboratory environment.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and written and oral communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. No special vision. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment: Open office environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment.

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 26ST0710 Posting Open Date 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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Supplemental Questions

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• * Do you have an Associate's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related experience in a laboratory environment?
  • Yes
  • No

• Required Documents
• Resume/CV
• Optional Documents
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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