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Rutgers The State University Supervisor Laboratory Operations in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Supervisor Laboratory Operations
Job Category URA-AFT Administrative
Department SAS-DLS-Undergrad Instruction
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 Supervisor Laboratory Operations for The Division of Life Sciences department within the School of Arts & Sciences. The Supervisor Laboratory Operations position incorporates independence, decision-making, and safety and policy enforcement. In particular, this position needs knowledge and experience in techniques related to DNA sequencing (PCR, electrophoresis, and sequence analysis) and the ability to effectively communicate with undergraduate and graduate students to provide laboratory expertise as part of a supportive instructional environment. Under broad supervision of the Supervisor to Laboratory Instructional Support, this position will work autonomously to prioritize material preparation responsibilities to ensure that teaching laboratories are adequately prepared for instruction.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Attends weekly preparatory sessions.
  • Configures equipment and supplies for weekly lab activities.
  • Prepares chemicals, materials, and solutions for lab exercises.
  • Completes quality control testing on equipment and materials prior to the weekly preparatory session.
  • Collaborates with Teaching Assistants and the Supervisory LOC to monitor student research project progress, ensuring that necessary materials and supplies are available, and material and equipment concerns are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Provides guidance of chemical compatibility and safety procedures to help students successfully complete important research projects within the course's time constraints.
  • Handles concerns independently such as student health, behavior, and facility crises. In the event of a building emergency, determine how to implement safety procedures.
  • Makes final decisions on how to enforce REHS safety standards and course policies to provide students with a safe and inclusive learning environment.
  • Troubleshoots technology issues to ensure that instructional time is not compromised.
  • Advises and instructs TAs on proper lab procedures and equipment use, allowing for continuity of instruction throughout the lab course.
  • Assists Supervisor with the receipt, storage, and disbursement of supplies and equipment as directed.
  • Conducts quality control on all lab equipment to prolong its durability.
  • Maintains and fixes laboratory equipment used for instruction.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 57356.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 71372.00
Annual Maximum Salary 85388.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description URA-AFT Administrative
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 ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • A bachelor's degree in a science curriculum.
  • Two years relevant experience as a technician/lab coordinator.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must be responsible and have excellent communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to implement and enforce laboratory safety protocols and other policies.
  • Applicant must have a working knowledge of scientific research design and laboratory techniques in biology, ranging from those used in introductory level (General Biology) to more advanced (Genetics and Microbiology) courses, but specifically conducting and analyzing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and electrophoresis and preparing DNA samples for sequencing.
  • In addition to strong math skills for calculating concentrations and dilutions of samples and reagents, applicant must have the basic chemistry skills, including pipetting, needed to independently prepare reagents needed in laboratory activities in a timely fashion.
  • Applicant must also be proficient in understanding and executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the biology laboratory.
  • Must have basic computer and effective writing skills required for generating laboratory exercise protocols for teaching assistants and students and disseminating information to faculty, staff, teaching assistants, and students (word processing, spread sheet, graphics program, and common LMS).
  • Must be able to follow instructions from superiors and ask for clarification when needed.
  • Must be able to prioritize tasks, work both independently and in a team, and carry out multiple concurrent tasks, often with many interruptions.
  • Must be able to develop and maintain a professional relationship with faculty, Supervisory LOC, other staff, teaching assistants, and undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting a college-level teaching laboratory.
  • Experience with data analysis, use of pH probe and other sensors.
  • Experience extracting, purifying, and isolating DNA from bacteria, plant and animal samples in a research laboratory.
  • Finally, experience in inventory management and computing skills would be useful.
  • The ability to prepare, conduct, and analyze PCR, gel electrophoresis and DNA sequencing results.
  • Experience with basic microbiology techniques is preferred.
  • Strong mathematics, algebra, and analytical skills so that calculations needed in preparation of reagents and dilutions are made independently and correctly.
Equipment Utilized
  • The position requires an individual who can independently use autoclaves, centrifuges, incubators, ovens, various types of pipettes, measuring devices, thermocyclers, vortexers, pH meter and additional equipment normally used in the preparation of media, buffers and other reagents for the laboratory experiments; this equipment will be used routinely.
  • Additionally, the position requires basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suites, Sakai and Canvas) and writing skills they will be utilized on a weekly basis to troubleshoot problems that arise and to convey full and complete information to involved parties. Similarly, the candidate must be able to troubleshoot the computer-related equipment and software needed for data collection on a daily basis.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Must be able to lift 55 lbs.
  • Requires standing/walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Special Conditions
  • Amenable work schedule to ensure coverage for day and night classes throughout the semester based on a 37.5-hour work week as set forth by the Supervisor.
  • Will need to work evening during the Fall semester to ensure coverage of classes offered.
  • Will need to work during the summer to cover summer classes.
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1819
Posting Open Date 08/06/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscataway
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.

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