Senior Laboratory Technician

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Notice to AFSCME Local 1761 COLT union members ONLY:
To submit an internal bid, an application must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday 02/23/26. Although AFSCME Local 1761 COLT members have priority consideration, outside applications are welcome.

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Senior Laboratory Technician

Job Category: AFSCME 1761 (COLT)

Department:
Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences is a teaching and research department that offers multiple educational, research and outreach programs in alignment with core guiding principles of Rutgers University – Newark. Important to the department mission is its contribution to education that supports and guides a large robust population of undergraduate students preparing for careers in healthcare professions as well as academic and private sector biomedical fields.

Additionally, the department offers Ph.D. and MS graduate programs that provide advanced scholarly and research training in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology.

Rutgers University
- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician. The Senior Laboratory Technician performs professional‑level laboratory technical and instructional support duties involving the application of scientific research methods and techniques supporting teaching laboratories and courses.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Prepares tissues, chemicals, preserved and/or live specimens and bacterial cultures for testing; and prepares laboratory preparation manuals
• Maintains equipment, supplies, chemical inventories, and facilities for assigned laboratories
• Meets regularly with course instructors to review technical information for laboratory exercises
• Adjusts, calibrates, repairs laboratory equipment and ensures equipment is in appropriate condition and maintained in a clean, safe manner in accordance with established procedures
• Instructs and/or trains Teaching Assistants in the proper use of all laboratory equipment and on all relevant safety procedures and other applicable regulations

FLSA:
Non‑exempt

Minimum Salary: 44,606.21

Mid Range Salary: 52,475.27

Maximum Salary: 60,667.59

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Full‑time

Standard

Hours:

35.00

This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement. (Approval not required)

AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT

People Soft

Staff – 12 month

PERS

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• A combination of two years of college‑level science curriculum plus two years of relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and…