Laboratory Assistant

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Laboratory Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-PHRI CENTER-Z30001
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 universitywide, 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 Laboratory Assistant for NJMs- International Center for Public Health. Conducts research in host-virus interaction using clinical samples and animal models in Dr. Theresa L. Chang’s laboratory Among the key duties of this position are the following: Candidate will conduct experiments, carry out assignments in the laboratory and help manage the laboratory. He/She will analyze data with appropriate conclusions and recommendations in a weekly group meeting. Candidate will consent patients in the clinic and process samples. Candidate will assist new students and lab members as assigned by Dr. Chang. Understands and adheres to RBHS’s compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and RBHS regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	1325
Position Salary	$30,849.00
Annual Minimum Salary	17.740
Annual Mid Range Salary	18.240
Annual Maximum Salary	18.790
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 .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	BS in biology relevant fields
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The candidate should have basic knowledge of laboratory experience in school or prior positions. The candidate must have an excellent communication skill.
Preferred Qualifications	Candidates who are familiar with handling tissue cultures, infectious agents, ELISA, multi-color FACS analysis, real-time PCR analysis, or immunofluorescent microscopy are preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds Lab Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1251
Posting Open Date	05/23/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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