Senior Laboratory Technician - Piscataway, United States - Rutgers University

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Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Laboratory Technician Job Category AFSCME 1761 (COLT) Department SAS-DLS-Cell Bio & Neurosci Overview

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes.

SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff.

Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School.

We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency.

The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students.

This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences.

All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected.

The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization.

Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician for the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) in the Tischfield Lab.

The position will be the primary person conducting research for this grant.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Handles mouse surgeries, histological experiments, microscopy, and maintaining mouse lines and breeding for all experiments.
• Manages the mouse colony, general laboratory upkeep, assisting undergraduate trainees in experiments, and data assessment and figure preparation for grants/papers and conference meetings, related to the grant.
• Provides professional level laboratory technical support duties involving the application of scientific research methods and techniques.
• Performs multistage purifications, other assays, and tests; propagates non-animal specimens and cell cultures; prepares tissues, chemicals, and/or living subjects for testing.
• May conduct breeding of small animals and performs related duties as assigned.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 16 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 35.

00 Union Description AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• A combination of two years college-level science curriculum plus two years relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests may be substituted for the degree.
• An additional equivalent amount of college-level study in an appropriate science curriculum may be substituted for the experience in the above combination.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of scientific empirical procedures.
• Must understand the fundamentals of the science.
• Must read and understand technical documents.
• Perform basic scientific routines, protocols, and tests.
• Must Articulate data to researchers.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated equipment.
• Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Will be required to participate in required occupational health and safety programs.
• Previous laboratory research experience, including experience with mouse handling and animal surgeries.
• Familiarity with confocal microscopy, preparing chemicals and solutions, and immunohistochemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neuroscience or neurovascular related fields. Examples include experience working with neuropsychiatric disease models (histological or behavioral expertise), or models with meningeal lymphatic dysfunction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis and presentation, evidenced by publication in one or more scientific journals.
• May require a valid driver's license, two years driving experience, and successful completion of the Rutgers? Defensive Driving Course.

Equipment Utilized

• Confocal microscopes, animal surgical equipment, histology equipment, mouse colony software management.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work with mice.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
• Regular workweek may include evening and/or weekend work.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1204 Posting Open Date 05/16/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

• Message to AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members

ONLY:
To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 05/24/2024. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) 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 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, 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 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:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you currently a member of AFSCME 1761 (COLT)?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or a combination of two years college-level science curriculum plus two years relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests may be substituted for the degree?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application