WRM-2024-50 Research Scientist 2 - Microbiology (INTERNAL POSTING)

Company : Confidential

Job Type : Full Time

Trenton, Nj

Number of Applicants

000+

Let AI Supercharge Your Job Hunt!

JobCopilot scans 500,000+ company career sites daily to find jobs for you

Never miss an opportunity Save hours by auto-filling applications forms Land more interviews with tailored applications

Activate JobCopilot

Job Description - WRM-2024-50 Research Scientist 2 - Microbiology (INTERNAL POSTING)

Internal Posting
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P28) $85,535.88- $121,891.47
Opening Date: 12/9/2024
Closing Date: 12/23/2024
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
929 Stoney Hill Rd
Leeds Point, NJ 08220

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control and meet the requirements below.

Description
Under the general supervision of a Research Scientist 1, Microbiology or other supervisory official in a State department, institution, or agency, takes the lead in designing, coordinating, and implementing complex microbiological or molecular biology-based research projects; performs complex microbiological or molecular biology-based tests and analyses primarily in a laboratory setting, and may include related field and/or office work; does other related duties as required.

Requirements
EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Science degree in microbiology molecular biology or other appropriate biological discipline.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in microbiological or molecular biology analysis or research.

NOTE: A Doctorate in a microbiological discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.

OR

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology or other appropriate biological discipline.

EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in microbiological analysis or research; one (1) year of which must be in the operation of technical and complex instrumentation used in microbiological or molecular biology -based analysis including but not limited to Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight mass spectrometry ((MALDI-TOF MS); Real-Time-PCR instruments; Next Generation Sequencing instruments; fluorescent microscopes; high-throughput ELISA or NAAT instrumentation.

NOTE: Appointees may be required to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying, and standing for an extended period of time.

NOTE: Appointees may be required to get vaccinations or submit vaccination records.

NOTE: Appointees may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

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.

Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P28) $85,535.88- $121,891.47
Opening Date: 12/9/2024
Closing Date: 12/23/2024
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
929 Stoney Hill Rd
Leeds Point, NJ 08220

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control and meet the requirements below.

Description
Under the general supervision of a Research Scientist 1, Microbiology or other supervisory official in a State department, institution, or agency, takes the lead in designing, coordinating, and implementing complex microbiological or molecular biology-based research projects; performs complex microbiological or molecular biology-based tests and analyses primarily in a laboratory setting, and may include related field and/or office work; does other related duties as required.

Requirements
EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Science degree in microbiology molecular biology or other appropriate biological discipline.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in microbiological or molecular biology analysis or research.

NOTE: A Doctorate in a microbiological discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.

OR

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology or other appropriate biological discipline.

EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in microbiological analysis or research; one (1) year of which must be in the operation of technical and complex instrumentation used in microbiological or molecular biology -based analysis including but not limited to Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight mass spectrometry ((MALDI-TOF MS); Real-Time-PCR instruments; Next Generation Sequencing instruments; fluorescent microscopes; high-throughput ELISA or NAAT instrumentation.

NOTE: Appointees may be required to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying, and standing for an extended period of time.

NOTE: Appointees may be required to get vaccinations or submit vaccination records.

NOTE: Appointees may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

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.

Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.

Original job WRM-2024-50 Research Scientist 2 - Microbiology (INTERNAL POSTING) posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.

Auto-Apply to Similar Jobs

Share Job

Get your Resume Reviewed for Free

Automate Job Applications for Similar Jobs

Auto-Apply to Research Scientist Jobs with your AI JobCopilot

Auto-Apply with AI

Similar Research Scientist Jobs in the US

Get your Resume Reviewed for Free

Email address

Why are you reporting this job?

I think it’s a discriminatory or offensive

I think it’s fraudulent or a scam

I think it’s trying to sell something unrelated to the job / it’s asking for money

I think it contains incorrect or broken information

Other

All Job Ads are subject to GrabJobs’s Terms of Service. We allow users to flag postings that may be in violation of those terms. Job Ads may also be flagged by GrabJobs moderation team. However, no moderation system is perfect, and flagging a posting does not ensure that it will be removed.

Setup your job alert:

Frequency

By activating job alerts, I agree to GrabJobs Terms & Privacy Policy. I can unsubscribe to job alerts anytime. Skip

WRM-2024-50 Research Scientist 2 - Microbiology (INTERNAL POSTING)

Job Description - WRM-2024-50 Research Scientist 2 - Microbiology (INTERNAL POSTING)

Similar Research Scientist Jobs in the US

Mobile Apps