Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Assistant
Posting Number
24TM0435
Department
Center for State Health Policy
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is distinguished in its many efforts to advance health and wellness, and its broad reach, diversity, and expertise provides opportunities to address a wide array of health challenges. The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH) facilitates collaboration among the social and behavioral sciences, clinical disciplines, basic sciences and related fields to promote research on critical population health issues. Tobias Gerhard serves as the director of IFH and brings together scholars across and beyond Rutgers into a vibrant interdisciplinary network that advances high quality research in core areas:
- Behavioral Health
- Health Economics
- Social and Cultural Determinants of Health
- Pharmacoepidemiology
- Violence Prevention
- Health Disparities
- Aging Research
- State Health Policy
- Health Services Research
The Institute communicates with many diverse audiences, including Rutgers faculty and students, government agencies (U.S. and abroad), nongovernmental organizations in various regions of the world, industries, foundations, and individual donors.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant for the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research. The primary purpose of this position is to support and perform research involving blood draws, preparing specimens for lab testing (aliquoting), structured interviews, and other forms of data collection with community member.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Manages logisitics for ongoing studies.
- Assists in blood draws and preparing specimens for lab testing.
- Recruits and enrolls, including in-person, virtual, and over the phone.
- Data input, management, and preparation.
- Reviews data for integrity and adherence to study protocols.
- Community outreach via in-person events, telephone solicitation, or the development of or contribution to presentations, handouts, and marketing material.
- Assists with study management and coordination.
- Special projects as assigned based on demonstrated knowledge and job skills.
Position Status
Part Time
Hours Per Week
20
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Nonexempt
Position Salary
$24.81/hourly
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience working in social/behavioral or clinical research in academia or the private sector.
- Fluent (read/write/speak) in Hindi, Gujarati, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole (strongly preferred) or Tagalog.
- Experience working with Indian, Filipino, Dominican, Mexican, Nigerian, Jamaican, Haitian or Korean communities.
- Working knowledge and the ability to use basic spreadsheet, word-processing, and database and analytical software for data analyses, such as STATA, SAS, R, mplus, and HLM.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be able to communicate effectively and have effective client service skills.
- Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.
Equipment Utilized
- Microsoft Office and database software.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Travel to research participants’ homes or other meeting locations to conduct research activities may be required.
- Work is required on evenings and weekends.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Open Date
10/16/2024
Posting Close Date
02/02/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
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.
