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Lab Animal Care Tech- Part Time
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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Lab Animal Care Tech- Part Time
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department
NJMS - CCI - Cell Signaling Ce
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 university wide, 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.
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 Lab Animal Care Technician for the Center for Cell Signaling within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).
The primary purpose of this position is to support the care and maintenance of a zebrafish facility, composed of a Quarantine system and a Main colony system.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
The primary purpose of this position is to support the care and maintenance of a zebrafish facility, composed of a Quarantine system and a Main colony system.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Feeds zebrafish daily, in the morning and afternoon.
- Maintains room logs daily.
- Sets up and/or collects brine shrimp hatchery daily; sanitizes brine shrimp hatchery after collection.
- Sanitizes dirty/used husbandry and breeding accessories, daily or as necessary.
- Scrubs dirty tanks and sanitizes by cage washing; scrubs lids, baffles, and siphons, and sanitizes by bleaching.
- Cleans and sanitizes animal rooms weekly; discards trash as needed.
- Check supply inventory weekly and refills as necessary; reports to PI if supplies need to be ordered (PI will handle ordering).
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
16A
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
21.950
Mid Range Salary
22.450
Maximum Salary
23.120
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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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 (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status
Part Time
Working Hours
20 hours per week
Standard Hours
35.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description
Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant area, such as: Psychology, Medicine, Public Health, Education, or related field
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.
- Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Strong communication skills.
- Ability to travel by car to sources in the surveillance area (must provide own transportation).
Preferred Qualifications
- CITI (human subjects research) certification (preferred)
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST0476
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
Newark
State
NJ
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.
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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant area, such as: Psychology, Medicine, Public Health, Education, or related field?
- yes
- no
Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Certifications/Licenses
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