"Principal Lab Technician (Multiple Vacancies)"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking Principal Lab Technicians within the Office of Human Research Service at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the direction of the Research Study Manager, the Principal Laboratory Technicians assist in the acquisition, cryopreservation, processing, cataloging, and shipping of tissues/body fluid and other biological specimens from area hospital operating rooms, patient sites, pathology laboratories, and various patient encounter areas for the Cancer Center Tissue Analytic Services/Bio-specimen Repository and related laboratories. Must be able to work PM hours on a regular/permanent basis.

Key Duties:

• Transports and processes clinical trial biological specimens using established laboratory techniques including, but not limited to, sterile technique, PBMC, and RNA/DNA extraction/isolation.
• Stores and ships biological specimens according to standard laboratory operating procedures and/or protocol specific guidelines.
• Documents biological specimen collection and processing information onto specimen collection forms and/or Online Collaborative Research Environment (OnCore) to ensure thorough and accurate reimbursement for Clinical Trial Laboratory Activities.
• Reviews laboratory documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency. Documents discrepancies and re/trains junior technicians in standard operating policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of all relevant Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH), International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements and guidelines for bio-specimen handling and storage.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of experience in a laboratory environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment: Lab environment with moderate noise. Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs, and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Special Conditions

Must be able to perform occasional overtime as needed.

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ