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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Principal Lab Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Child Health Institute
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 Principal Lab Assistant for the Child Health Institute at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of Dr. Arnold Rabson, CHI Director, and Dr. Hsin-Ching Lin, Research Teaching Specialist II and Laboratory Manager, the Principal Lab Assistant (PLA) will assist with laboratory services and procedures including meeting the daily needs of the CHINJ research laboratories for clean, sterile glassware and for assuring maintenance of essential laboratory services such as performance of essential safety activities and monitoring and maintenance of common laboratory resources, such as the research-grade distilled water supply, carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen, and function of shared equipment. In addition, the PLA may perform specialized research activities under the direction of CHINJ principal investigators involving collection, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of research data; and may train laboratory staff in specific related procedures. The PLA will also perform other related laboratory duties as required.  Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs critical activities to ensure that clean and sterile glassware is available and accessible for CHINJ laboratories. Cleans, dries, sterilizes and distributes glassware and other washable items in accordance with established procedures. Autoclaves biomedical waste following established safety guidelines.  Oversees and/or performs the maintenance and proper use of autoclaves, washer, ovens, x-ray film processor, and other related laboratory equipment. Instructs other employees on equipment use and maintenance as needed.  Performs laboratory services including essential safety monitoring and maintenance of common laboratory resources, such as the research-grade distilled water supply, and shared equipment.  Supports laboratory personnel in the receipt, unpacking, sorting, and opening of laboratory materials and laboratory safety equipment and apparel (such as lab coats).   Assists CHINJ laboratories in technical and experimental procedures pursuant to the laboratory research activity, under the direction of the Director and the Laboratory Manager of CHINJ. Compiles, analyzes and maintains all data related to research activities. Prepares reports, databases, graphs, and charts as required.
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	1475
Position Salary	Hourly Range $19.80-$20.30-$20.91
Annual Minimum Salary	19.800
Annual Mid Range Salary	20.300
Annual Maximum Salary	20.910
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	Teamsters, Local 97
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Three (3) years of related laboratory experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to read, write, speak, and understand, or communicate in English, sufficiently to perform job duties.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Should be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized	Standard lab equipment and supplies. Standard office equipment Standard computer equipment (hardware/software)
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.  Some lifting may be required:  office items and/or boxes; up to 30 lbs. Walking, standing, sitting is required.  Experience working in a fast-paced environment.  Work Environment:  Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training.  Must follow all safety precautions in the laboratory, as required.  Moderate noise; laboratory environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2917
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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