Laboratory Support Specialist
About the role
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist for the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department within the School of Engineering (SOE). This position reports to the ECE Department Chair.
Responsibilities
- Maintains department electronic components and capstone inventory.
- Assists with instructional equipment purchasing and installation.
- Completes NJ Right-To-Know chemical inventory and training compliance.
- Assists other faculty/labs with REHS safety audits and equipment audits.
- Arranges REHS safety training for students and faculty.
- Assists new faculty with their lab setups.
- Maintains physical key requests and submits swipe access requests to SOE.
- Completes space surveys and equipment audit reports.
- Enters obsolete equipment in the surplus property system for removal from the department.
- Assists with the disposal of old exams/quizzes/reports.
- Supports the technical needs of our faculty and students.
- Assists faculty in coordinating departmental exhibits for Laboratory tours, Capstone Expo, Rutgers Day, and Engineering