Research Assistant

Rutgers The State University

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
  • Bachelors degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
  • Valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters 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 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 11/16/2024
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
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  • Date Posted: November 16, 2024
  • Location: New Brunswick, NJ