Research Assistant, Per Diem

Rutgers University; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant, Per Diem within the Population Sciences, Behavioral Sciences Section at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The Arana Research Lab at Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Assistant, Per Diem to conduct research on understanding and improving cancer outcomes for Hispanic cancer survivors.

The Research Assistant, Per Diem will provide support in recruitment, data collection, data management, study material

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Assists with recruitment, including community outreach and engagement in English and Spanish.
• Assists with data collection and data management.
• Conducts qualitative data analysis under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to publish scientific research papers and abstracts.
• Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality.

Skills

Effective oral and written comms

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Atlas.ti

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

Department CINJ - Sec Behavioral Sciences

Overview

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION , MISSION , AND CORE VALUES :

VISION :

Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing our questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION :

Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES :

Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge

Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection

Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge

Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions

Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant, Per Diem within the Population Sciences, Behavioral Sciences Section at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The Arana Research Lab at Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Assistant, Per Diem to conduct research on understanding and improving cancer outcomes for Hispanic cancer survivors. The Research Assistant, Per Diem will provide support in recruitment, data collection, data management, study material development, participant tracking, retention, patient communications, and incentives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Works under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Assists with recruitment, including community outreach and engagement in English and Spanish.
• Assists with data collection and data management.
• Conducts qualitative data analysis under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to publish scientific research papers and abstracts.
• Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 15.92

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 150.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Working Hours

Working Hours 19

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Health Care Prof Per Diem

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing qualitative data with Atlas.ti is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desired.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1508

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant, Per Diem Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department CINJ - Sec Behavioral Sciences Overview RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION , MISSION , AND CORE VALUES : VISION : Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing our questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. MISSION : Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORE VALUES : Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant, Per Diem within the Population Sciences, Behavioral Sciences Section at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The Arana Research Lab at Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Assistant, Per Diem to conduct research on understanding and improving cancer outcomes for Hispanic cancer survivors. The Research Assistant, Per Diem will provide support in recruitment, data collection, data management, study material development, participant tracking, retention, patient communications, and incentives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Works under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Assists with recruitment, including community outreach and engagement in English and Spanish.
• Assists with data collection and data management.
• Conducts qualitative data analysis under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to publish scientific research papers and abstracts.
• Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details Minimum Salary 15.92 Mid Range Salary 75.00 Maximum Salary 150.000 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Per Diem Working Hours 19 Standard Hours 40.00 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description Health Care Prof Per Diem Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing qualitative data with Atlas.ti is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desired.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 26ST1508 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

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• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
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Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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