Laboratory Assistant NBOE

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Position Type:
Non Instructional All Titles/Laboratory Assistant

Date Posted:
12/2/2024

Location:
Science 437

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEN SUPERINTENDENT

LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Office of Science

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Laboratory Assistant in the Office of Science.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for this position will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire the employee will be required to complete a 90Day Working test period during which the employees performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist or other supervisor in a chemical bacteriological serological forensic research animal industry or other laboratory in a department agency or institution; assists with the work involved in maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment; does related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. BS Degree or Equivalent in a Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics field (preferred).
2. One 1 year of nontechnical experience in a laboratory.
3. Appointees will be required to possess a drivers 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.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Washes sterilizes stores and prepares for the shipment and distribution of vials bottles and other containers used by the laboratories.
2. May take operation of a sterilizing room.
3. Inspects bottles vials and other containers for cleanliness and checks on the proper use of cleaning solutions.
4. Stores and seals delicate sterilizing laboratory equipment.
5. May oversee the care of animal cages and equipment.
6. As directed operates the autoclave and sees that the sterile product is put in tubes and properly labeled.
7. Checks supplies of specimen containers and informs the supervisor when additional supplies are needed.
8. Maintains records of containers dispatched and received.
9. Assists in preparing and maintaining charts and other laboratory records.
10. Maintains essential laboratory records and flies.
11. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.

Preferred:
1. Aid in the technical preparation of activities in all areas of the laboratory including assisting in managing laboratory stations and equipment (preferred).
2. Aid in facilitating and assisting with the implementation of all program activities including training tracking program metrics and reporting etc. (preferred).
3. Attend training in curricula and follow up with utilization of technical assistance (preferred).
4. Perform other duties as deemed necessary to support the organization (preferred).
5. Serve as a laboratory assistant in the ISAAC and VLab programs.
6. Aid in preparing activities in all areas of the S2S STEM curriculum including assisting in managing laboratory stations and equipment needs in both ISAAC and Vlab programs
7. Aid in facilitating and assisting ISAAC and VLab Program Instructors with the implementation of all S2S STEM activities including but not limited to instructing training tracking program metrics and reporting.
8. Work closely with the ISAAC and VLab Program Instructors to develop monitor and implement STEM lesson plans in alignment with common core and Next Generation Science standards
9. Attend training on curricula and follow up with utilization of technical assistance
10. Perform other duties as deemed necessary to support the Organization
11. Operate and direct the VLab studio including sound cameras and lighting systems
12. Detail oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
13. Positive and happy demeanor ability to work well with others
14. Commitment to STEM Education
15. Highly organized
16. Excellent written and communication skills
17. Must be self directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
18. Ability to translate complex technical information to students in a meaningful and engaging manner

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of the following:

1. Knowledge of the methods used to maintain laboratory facilities and equipment.
2. Knowledge of the equipment commonly used in laboratories.
3. Ability to understand remember and carry out oral and written instructions.
4. Ability to follow prescribed procedures and in the proper ways of cleaning handling and sterilizing equipment and laboratory materials.
5. Ability to maintain established records and files.
6. Ability to keep accurate and precise records.
7. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
8. Ability to read write speak understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
9. Ability to lift and carry boxes and equipment up to 40 lbs. (preferred)
10. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible.

REPORT TO: Department Head

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary Range: $46284 $48509
2. Employment Period: Twelve 12 Month
3. Union Affiliation: Local 617

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: December 2 2024
Closing Date: December 13 2024 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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