Student Assistant (Research)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Student Assistant for the Department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The role supports collecting and analyzing clinical data for diabetes and metabolic studies, and coordinates visits in the Clinical Research Center.

Responsibilities include lab tasks, data management, and progress monitoring, with an emphasis on accurate record-keeping and compliance. Working on-site in New Brunswick, you must be enrolled as a graduate student and able to

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled at Rutgers University.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand English sufficiently to perform duties.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection, management, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical data.
• Facilitate clinical research visits in the Clinical Research Center (CRC) at RWJMS.
• Perform laboratory benchwork, maintenance and data analysis; monitor protocol progress.
• Keep records up-to-date using paper and electronic platforms including Microsoft Excel.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Graduate student at Rutgers University

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Assistant for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Student Assistant will assist with a variety of activities including the collection, management, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical and translational research related to diabetes and other metabolic disorders. The Student Assistant will facilitate clinical research visits for enrolled research subjects in the Clinical Research Center (CRC) at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS). Under the Principal Investigator's (PI) direction, the Student Assistant will conduct and support aspects of the research projects by planning, monitoring, and controlling the process involved. The Student Assistant will also perform a variety of tasks, including laboratory benchwork, laboratory maintenance, data analysis, and monitoring and summarizing protocol progress.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Supports recruiting, consenting, and retaining study subjects (from diverse ethnicities). Collects clinical data from subjects and/or medical records.
• Assists with handling, processing, and shipping of biospecimens. Manage long-term archiving of biospecimens and correlating metadata. Thorough knowledge of the research study, study rationale, and study subjects.
• Prepares buffers, solutions, and routine lab chemicals.
• Performs molecular biology- and biochemistry-based experiments, including metabolite extraction, biospecimen processing, enzymatic derivatization, etc.
• Keeps neat, thorough, and up-to‑date records of procedures and analyses, using paper and electronic platforms including Microsoft Excel.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 99H

Minimum Salary: 15.92

Mid Range Salary: 75.00

Maximum Salary: 150.00

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:

• 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: Part Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.

Union Description: Student Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility: None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in graduate-level studies at Rutgers University in a relevant science.

Certifications / Licenses

None

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform job duties.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related research experience preferred.
• Experience in laboratory-based basic biochemical techniques preferred.

Equipment Utilized

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, seeing, and hearing. Lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Work Environment: Laboratory (BSL2+), clinical, and office environment.

Special Conditions

None

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1841

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

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