Principal Lab Technician

Principal Lab Technician Department: RWJ – Neurosurgery Location: Piscataway (RBHS) Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Principal Lab Technician for the department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Principal Lab Technician assists with neuroimaging research projects. The individual will be tasked to design, test, and evaluate methods and protocols for processing and analyzing neuroimage data, including structural CT, MRI, resting state fMRI, DTI, and task-based fMRI. The neuroimaging data will be interpreted along with the study subject's demographic information and neurocognitive performance scores. This person will summarize and organize collected data and publish the results of investigations in professional journals. The individual should work at some level of independence under the mentorship of the PI and Senior Research Associate. Responsibilities Aid with research in publication editing, bioinformatics analysis, imaging analysis, histology. Ensure that glassware and equipment are kept clean and properly stored. Prepare stock solutions and buffers. Assist with the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments. Assist maintaining records and files. Qualifications Associate's degree in relevant science plus two (2) years of related experience in a laboratory environment. Strong organizational skills and written and oral communication skills are required. Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. No special vision. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Work Environment: Open office environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment. Benefits 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr