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Position Summary:

• Prepares tissues, chemicals, preserved and/or live specimens and bacterial cultures for testing; and prepares laboratory preparation manuals
• Maintains equipment, supplies, chemical inventories, and facilities for assigned laboratories
• Meets regularly with course instructors to review technical information for laboratory exercises
• Adjusts, calibrates, repairs laboratory equipment and ensures equipment is in appropriate condition and maintained in a clean, safe manner in accordance with established procedures
• Instructs and/or trains Teaching Assistants in the proper use of all laboratory equipment and on all relevant safety procedures and other applicable regulations

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelors 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; read and understand technical documents; perform basic scientific routines, protocols, and tests; articulate data to researchers; lift and move up to 30 pounds; and 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 drivers license, two years driving experience, and successful completion of the Rutgers? Defensive Driving Course.
• Regular workweek may include evening and/or weekend work.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Regularly used Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365; basic scientific apparatus, including but not limited to, pH meters, electrophoresis equipment, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, and autoclaves; and basic computer operating systems.
• Must be familiar with or learn all the equipment, software, and specialized programs and/or materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of this position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment.
• Exposure to common hazards from chemicals and preserved specimens in use in biological laboratories. Relevant safety procedures are mandatory.
• Ability to safely use scientific instrumentation and handle and prepare preserved animal specimens and organs for use in class. Lifting and moving equipment and supplies. Regular workweek may include evening and/or weekend work.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Posting Number: 26ST0253

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