Laboratory​/Tech Asst - Casual

Position Information

Laboratory/Tech Asst - Casual
Posting Number: 26TM0015
Department:
Materials Science & Engineerg
FLSA:
Nonexempt
Salary: $20 - $25/hourly

Working Hours:

19.5
Daily

Work Shift:

Day
Work Arrangement:
Fully on‑site

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• Performs experiments to reduce transition and rare earth metal ions to metals.
• Performs nitridation studies on some or all of them.

$20 - $25 per hour.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests, or other technical work may be substituted for the degree.

• Laboratory safety methodology, such as the appropriate use of fume hoods, hazardous organic and inorganic chemicals, and proper use of high‑temperature furnaces.

• Experience working in a laboratory.
• Experience handling pyrophoric materials.
• Familiarity with organic and inorganic chemistry.
• Knowledge of inert atmosphere handling procedures.

• Schlenk glassware, glovebox usage and maintenance, particle size, thermal analysis, x‑ray diffraction, and infrared spectroscopy instrumentation.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

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.

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.