Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Laboratory Technician
Job Category	AFSCME 1761 (COLT)
Department	SEBS - Animal Science
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. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, 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 Senior Laboratory Technician for the Department of Animal Sciences, School of Environmental and Biological Science. This position will oversee laboratory activities and facilitate research in retinoid biology, nutritional biochemistry, and physiology in the laboratory of Igor Shmarakov, Ph.D. The position will be responsible for ordering supplies, preparation of reagents, maintaining a colony of transgenic mice, performing laboratory experiments involving mice and cell cultures, tissue preparation and cell isolation, lipid extraction and HPLC analysis, DNA, RNA, and protein analysis, as well as organization of lab records, and maintenance of the equipment, in consultation with Principal Investigator and department administration. General Summary Under general guidance and direction, 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	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	16
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	40823.890
Annual Mid Range Salary	48173.630
Annual Maximum Salary	55523.370
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 http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility . Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine . Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires 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. Requires knowledge of scientific empirical procedures. Must understand the fundamentals of the science. Must read and understand technical documents. Must perform basic scientific routines, protocols, and tests and articulate data to researchers. Must lift and move up to 30 pounds Must operate and maintain sophisticated equipment. Requires the 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. May require a valid driver’s license, two years driving experience, and successful completion of the Rutgers’ Defensive Driving Course. Regular workweek may include evening and/or weekend work.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Bookkeeping aptitude is desirable. Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Moderate work hour flexibility (occasional weekend or evening work). Prior experience in all or some of the following: rodent handling, biochemistry and molecular biology. Experience in training high school, undergraduate, or graduate students in basic laboratory techniques.
Equipment Utilized	General laboratory equipment – thermocyclers, centrifuges, HPLC, pH meters, balances Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Experience using Microsoft Office Software (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST3277
Posting Open Date	09/29/2022
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, 10/07/2022. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details	Foran Hall

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement