Temporary Part-Time Student Research Assistant - Multiple Positions

Newark, NJ

Posted 11 days ago

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Temporary Part-Time Student Research Assistant - Multiple Positions
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Hematology
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Student Research Assistant/Multiple Positions for NJMS- Medicine -Hematology/Oncology. The primary purpose of the Temporary Part-Time Student Research Assistant is to assist Professor Stanley H. Weiss, MD and Daniel M. Rosenblum, PhD, respectively Principal Investigator and Study Coordinator, and their research group, in research on persons who have a history of illicit drug use. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists in review, quality control, and analysis of study data, using both Microsoft Excel and SAS Software. This includes careful merging of datasets, examining data for consistency, identifying and taking steps to rectify any discrepancies, cleaning datasets, and running and creating summary data reports. Collaborates in assessment of validity of results of matching prospective cohort subjects' records to various data sources and in integration of outcomes data. Enters data into relevant databases. Assists in conducting literature reviews, in conjunction with a research librarian when appropriate, and integrates new references into the project reference database. Collects or assists in collection of data from participating drug treatment centers, involving onsite activities at those centers and coordination with staff at those centers. Revises and edits survey instruments in collaboration with the Principal Investigator, Study Coordinator, and other research staff. May collaborate with laboratory staff who access our biospecimen repository. Edits or drafts manuscripts, IRB protocols, and other documents in collaboration with the Principal Investigator, Study Coordinator, and other research staff.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Currently enrolled Rutgers undergraduate or graduate student in biology, public health, biomedical science, premedical studies, or a related field. Previous experience as a research assistant on cohort studies of drug users, or the equivalent, is required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have excellent writing and excellent communication skills. Must have excellent quantitative skills. Must be computer literate and have working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. If to be involved in collaborating with laboratory staff who access our biospecimen repository, Rutgers biosafety training will be required in advance. Flexibility of hours is an asset.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of SAS Software is strongly preferred. Having a current New Jersey driver's license and having one's own auto with current insurance are strongly preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. No significant physical demands.Office environment. Moderate noise. No significant exposure.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0664
Posting Open Date	03/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Temporary, Part Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Open