Lab Technician

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Lab Technician for the Department of Plant Biology within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Lab Technician conducts the research activities in the lab. The position will be responsible for the development of tissue culture and transformation protocols for different plant species. The position will also be responsible for growing untransformed and genetically engineered plants in the greenhouses, assaying plants for disease resistance, stress tolerance and the phenotypes designed. The position is to report to the Principal Investigator on research progresses orally and in written documents, helps other students and hourly workers in the laboratory and assists laboratory maintenance.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Internal Number: 270641

Posting Number: 26ST0473