Lab Tech Assistant-Zhang Lab

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Mar 14, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Lab Tech Assistant-Zhang Lab
Posting Number	25TM0110
Department	SAS - Psychology
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 Lab Tech Assistant for the Psychology department within the School of Arts and Sciences. Under general guidance and direction, the ideal candidate will provide basic level laboratory and/or technical support duties involving the application of scientific research methods and techniques. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Follows the research established guidelines collects data and performs the basic tasks required by the assigned project. Follows the principal investigator's procedures and protocols, performs the routine and standard repetitive research procedures required by project. Collects and completes basic samples and tests. Prepares materials for tests, performs non-complex tests, examines the outcomes and notifies supervisor of deviations form testing methods. Follows preapproved guidelines and procedures, carries out structured interviews or surveys, via phone or electronically. Collects and compiles survey results. Prepares basic information for reports. Assists in the daily lab operations, runs routine experiments based on the established guidelines and PI discussions. Reports back to the supervisor regularly. Performs standard sample and record collection and organizes results. Provides routine technical support relative to scientific research work or projects of the laboratory. Gathers reference information by searching library or other resources. Follows standard and established data storage safety protocols utilized in the laboratory. Guides or instructs other laboratory employees/users in completion of above duties. Follows established safety protocols and keeps necessary documentations. Obeys the standard operation guidelines already implemented by the supervisor and the lab. Reports deviations form the rules to supervisor.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	40
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	$32,000 - $36,000/annual
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.
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests, or other technical work may be substituted for the degree.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications	Familiarity with computational modeling, strong programming skills.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	03/14/2025
Posting Close Date	04/14/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	Zhang Lab.

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