Research Assistant
Rutgers The State University - New Brunswick, NJ
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Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant Posting Number 24TM0411 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 ResearchThe 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 munity 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 Hours Per Week 20 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $24.81/hour 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 Have a Valid Driver's License. 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 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 10/01/2024 Posting Close Date 11/01/2024 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 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. 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Created: 2024-10-03