Laboratory Technician - Job at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ

Laboratory Technician

New Brunswick, NJ

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Laboratory Technician
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	CINJ-Radiation Oncology-Admin
Overview	Our vision is to be a statewide, national and world leader of scientific discovery, transdisciplinary engagement, translation, patient care and education that improves outcomes for cancer patients and populations. We will accomplish this by conducting innovative basic, clinical and population research and cutting-edge patient-centered care that expands our understanding of the etiology and biology of cancer; facilitates the rapid translation of laboratory-based discoveries into human studies; develops new approaches and interventions for cancer prevention that decrease cancer incidence and mortality; and develops new and better therapies to decrease suffering and mortality from cancer. Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Radiation Cancer Biology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for conducting and executing research experiments following the instructions given by the laboratory team. Rutgers Cancer Institute leverages numerous experimental approaches. Including single-cell genomics by next-generation sequencing, in situ single-cell analyses of DNA and RNA by Fluorescent in situ Hybridization (FISH), and CRISPR gene editing to induce genomic instability and study its consequences on tumor transformation and therapy response. This will include supporting the research of Principal Investigators and senior members of the laboratory. The Laboratory Technician will assist in designing and executing experiments, preparing submission and publication materials, and learning appropriate scientific methods and procedures. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs cellular and mouse experiments that are proposed in the grant, with a specific focus on the function of the chromosome structural and copy number alterations under the direction of the principal investigator. Assists in the design and execution of experiments. Have essential computer skills. Maintain database on computer. Assists in packing, unpacking, storing, and classifying lab supplies and specimens. 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 maintaining the Laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments. Maintains accurate records of experimentation and research. Attends laboratory meetings, journal clubs, and other educational activities. Maintains laboratory notebooks and laboratory resources.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	1575
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	21.360
Annual Mid Range Salary	21.860
Annual Maximum Salary	22.520
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Teamsters, Local 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Associate Degree in the relevant science.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated ability to organize assigned laboratory work and develop effective work methods. Displayed ability to follow laboratory safety policies and perform simple laboratory procedures. Showed ability to learn laboratory databases for data entry work. Illustrated practical oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications	BS, BA, or higher degree in Biological Science degree. Previous experience in laboratory techniques, including Fluorescent in situ Hybridization, cell biology, and tissue culture experiments.
Equipment Utilized	Standard lab equipment; computer software/hardware; presentation software; microscopes
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs. Work Environment: Laboratory work environment, with moderate noise. Exposure to biological specimens (cells, blood, tissues, etc.) with possible exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous chemicals, including therapeutic drugs. The laboratory environment operates under mandatory universal safety precautions.
Special Conditions	Complete mandatory lab safety/shipping training courses prior to laboratory work, as Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey requires.

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST3751
Posting Open Date	08/25/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Associate Degree

Required Experience

Open