Recruitment/Posting Title Laboratory Technician Job Category AFSCME 1761 (COLT) Department SAS-DLS-Molecular Bio&Biochem Overview The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts. SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.

SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.

The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Department within the School of Arts and Sciences. This position will under supervision of lab head and PhD scientists, perform a variety of tasks devoted to prepare and manage stocks of growth media for the C. elegans genetics model.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides routine technical support relative to scientific research work. Sterile media preparation to support efforts of two C. elegans research labs. Handles inventory and order supplies for C. elegans and bacterial growth media. C. elegans strain collection management. Assists in C. elegans stock freezing, cataloging, mailing. 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. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 13 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 37854.130 Annual Mid Range Salary 44405.870 Annual Maximum Salary 51234.840 Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT 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