Posting TitleLaboratory Technician
Job CategoryAFSCME 1761 (COLT)
DepartmentSEBS - Animal Science
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.
In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Crawford Lab within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The Crawford Lab at Rutgers University-New Brunswick focuses on understanding the interplay between environmental exposures and host-pathogen interactions, with a particular emphasis on gut health. Our research investigates how intranasal exposure to environmental agents, such as dust collected from concentrated animal feeding operations, influences intestinal inflammation, barrier dysfunction, and the gut microbiome.
Our lab aims to foster a collaborative and joyful lab environment that will support people interested in doing fun science, learning new skills/concepts, and advancing your professional goals. The work performed by the successful candidate will be foundational to all lab projects and will result in co-authorship on high impact publications.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Manages mouse colony, assist with genotyping, assist with IACUC compliance.
Works efficiently and collaboratively to assist experiments, including mouse tissue collection, tissue dissections, cell isolations, cell culture, sequencing, electrophoresis, PCR/qPCR.
Assists in ordering, shipping, receiving, and organization of lab reagents/supplies; assist in maintenance of laboratory space, ensure laboratory safety is aligned with internal and external regulations.
Assists new members on-boarding and train personnel for rodent handling and core lab techniques:
Western blotting
Protein Assays
PCR/qPCR
H&E, IHC,
Cell culture
Tissue dissections
Stool collection
Genotyping
Provides routine technical support relative to scientific research work or projects of a laboratory and/or teaching program.
Collects and completes basic preparation of samples and specimens.
Performs standard and repetitive physical, chemical, and biological tests on materials, substances, and/or living subjects.
Prepares media, substances, solutions, and reagents and performs related duties as required.
FLSANonexempt
Grade13
Salary Details
Minimum Salary39179.030
Mid Range Salary45960.070
Maximum Salary53028.060
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .
Position StatusFull Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours35.00
Daily Work ShiftDay
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union DescriptionAFSCME - Local 1761 COLT
Payroll DesignationPeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of AppointmentStaff - 12 month
Position Pension EligibilityPERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent with coursework completed in the relevant science area(s) and one year of research study experience.
An equivalent amount of college-level study in an appropriate science curriculum may be substituted for the experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point is required.
Requires a practical understanding and a working knowledge of basic scientific techniques.
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.
Prior experience in the following: rodent handling and biomedical laboratory techniques.
Undergraduate, or graduate student's basic laboratory technique is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Having a strong skill in recording financial transaction aptitude is desirable.
Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally.
Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Equipment Utilized
General laboratory equipment - thermocyclers, centrifuges, pH meters, balances, western blot, PCR/qPCR equipment.
Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds
Special Conditions
The selected candidate must be able to maintain biosecurity and collect samples at various locations across Rutgers.
Regular work week may include evening and/or weekend work.
Posting Details
Posting Number25ST0327
Posting Open Date02/13/2025
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, 02/21/2025. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional CampusRutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location CampusCook (RU-New Brunswick)
CityNew Brunswick
StateNJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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.
Job CategoryAFSCME 1761 (COLT)
DepartmentSEBS - Animal Science
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.
In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Crawford Lab within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The Crawford Lab at Rutgers University-New Brunswick focuses on understanding the interplay between environmental exposures and host-pathogen interactions, with a particular emphasis on gut health. Our research investigates how intranasal exposure to environmental agents, such as dust collected from concentrated animal feeding operations, influences intestinal inflammation, barrier dysfunction, and the gut microbiome.
Our lab aims to foster a collaborative and joyful lab environment that will support people interested in doing fun science, learning new skills/concepts, and advancing your professional goals. The work performed by the successful candidate will be foundational to all lab projects and will result in co-authorship on high impact publications.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Manages mouse colony, assist with genotyping, assist with IACUC compliance.
Works efficiently and collaboratively to assist experiments, including mouse tissue collection, tissue dissections, cell isolations, cell culture, sequencing, electrophoresis, PCR/qPCR.
Assists in ordering, shipping, receiving, and organization of lab reagents/supplies; assist in maintenance of laboratory space, ensure laboratory safety is aligned with internal and external regulations.
Assists new members on-boarding and train personnel for rodent handling and core lab techniques:
Western blotting
Protein Assays
PCR/qPCR
H&E, IHC,
Cell culture
Tissue dissections
Stool collection
Genotyping
Provides routine technical support relative to scientific research work or projects of a laboratory and/or teaching program.
Collects and completes basic preparation of samples and specimens.
Performs standard and repetitive physical, chemical, and biological tests on materials, substances, and/or living subjects.
Prepares media, substances, solutions, and reagents and performs related duties as required.
FLSANonexempt
Grade13
Salary Details
Minimum Salary39179.030
Mid Range Salary45960.070
Maximum Salary53028.060
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .
Position StatusFull Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours35.00
Daily Work ShiftDay
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union DescriptionAFSCME - Local 1761 COLT
Payroll DesignationPeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of AppointmentStaff - 12 month
Position Pension EligibilityPERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent with coursework completed in the relevant science area(s) and one year of research study experience.
An equivalent amount of college-level study in an appropriate science curriculum may be substituted for the experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point is required.
Requires a practical understanding and a working knowledge of basic scientific techniques.
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.
Prior experience in the following: rodent handling and biomedical laboratory techniques.
Undergraduate, or graduate student's basic laboratory technique is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Having a strong skill in recording financial transaction aptitude is desirable.
Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally.
Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Equipment Utilized
General laboratory equipment - thermocyclers, centrifuges, pH meters, balances, western blot, PCR/qPCR equipment.
Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds
Special Conditions
The selected candidate must be able to maintain biosecurity and collect samples at various locations across Rutgers.
Regular work week may include evening and/or weekend work.
Posting Details
Posting Number25ST0327
Posting Open Date02/13/2025
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, 02/21/2025. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional CampusRutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location CampusCook (RU-New Brunswick)
CityNew Brunswick
StateNJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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.
Job ID: 486117477
Originally Posted on: 7/20/2025
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