Laboratory Technician

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Laboratory Technician Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department UBHC-Institute-PISC Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year. Posting Summary Rutgers The State University is seeking a Laboratory Technician in the Research, Addiction, and Decision Neuroscience Lab within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. Under direction, the Laboratory Technician will assist with patient recruitment, assessments and daily management of study data for a study. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists with patient recruitment, assessments and daily management of study data. Assists with scoring and data entry of assessments. Assists with online cognitive testing. Assists with preliminary data analyses. Assists with experimentation and research activities. Prepares reports, documents and databases. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 1575 Position Salary $21.36 per hour Annual Minimum Salary 21.360 Annual Mid Range Salary 21.860 Annual Maximum Salary 22.520 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Teamsters, Local 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Associates Degree in a relevant science. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong organizational skills and flexibility with project assignments. Preferred Qualifications Computer literacy desirable. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Work Environment: Office environment, moderate noise. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 24ST0685 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) 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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. 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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For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ). Do you have a minimum of an Associates Degree in a relevant science? Yes No Do you have strong organizational skills and flexibility with project assignments? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Optional Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Certifications/Licenses