Recruitment/Posting Title Laboratory Technician

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department UBHC-P-VICE PRES & CEO-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 of New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Technician Research, Addiction, and Decision Neuroscience Lab within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Laboratory Technician is to 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.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 157

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 23.680

Mid Range Salary 24.180

Maximum Salary 24.910

Offer Information

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, if and when appropriate, 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.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

  • 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
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

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 Number 24ST1679

Posting Open Date 07/15/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

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