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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Laboratory Assistant (Animal Care), Cooper Medical School at Rowan University Vivarium

Apply now Job no: 501082
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Camden, New Jersey
Categories: Laboratory

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision within the Cooper Medical School at Rowan University (CMSRU) Vivarium, assists with the work involved in maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment and performs related work as required.

Examples of Work:

  • Washes, sterilizes, stores and prepares for the shipment and distribution of, vials, bottles and other containers used by the laboratories.
  • May take operation of a sterilizing room.
  • Inspects bottles, vials and other containers for cleanliness, and checks on the proper use of cleaning solutions.
  • Stores and seals delicate sterilizing laboratory equipment
  • May oversee the care of animal cages and equipment
  • Checks supplies of specimen containers and informs supervisor when additional supplies are needed
  • Maintains records of containers, dispatched and received
  • Assists in preparing and maintaining charts and other laboratory records
  • Maintains essential laboratory records and files
  • Responsible for the daily feeding, cleaning and observation of research animals in support of the laboratory animal husbandry program
  • Supports veterinary staff and researchers with the handling and restraint of animals and the administration of treatments
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency

Experience Requirements:

  • One (1) year of non-technical experience in a laboratory

License:

  • Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the methods used to maintain laboratory facilities and equipment
  • Knowledge of the equipment commonly used in laboratories
  • Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions
  • Ability to follow prescribed procedures in the proper ways of cleaning, handling and sterilizing equipment and materials

Work hours (Please note that the currently listed shift and availability of same are subject to change to meet the operational needs of the department)

  • This position is assigned to the day shift, typically Monday through Friday
  • In addition to regularly scheduled work shifts, the successful candidate must possess the availability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and/or overtime hours when required to meet the operational needs of the vivarium

Salary:

  • Range 9 ($38,958-$42,205)

Benefits:

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). 

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

Notes:

  • Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information
  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the University will not sponsor a visa for this position
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted with your application by the closing date indicated above. For more information about the SAME program visit their Website at http://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.

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Laboratory Assistant (Animal Care), Cooper Medical School at Rowan University Vivarium Camden, New Jersey

 

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.