Student Assistant (Research), Multiple Vacancies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation/holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking multiple Student Assistants for the Emergency Medicine department at RWJ Medical School. You will assist with a research study, recruit participants, conduct interviews, and help develop SOPs under the PI.

Remote, on-site, and hospital locations are involved. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled at Rutgers, with strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a team.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of High School Degree.
• Currently enrolled in Undergraduate or Graduate studies at Rutgers University.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including word processing, Excel, and email.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research activities under the Principal Investigator.
• Support participant recruitment, scheduling, and data collection (quantitative and qualitative).
• Develop and follow standard operating procedures and training materials.
• Engage in communications with study team to support program development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Writing and communication

Prioritization & time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Currently enrolled at Rutgers University

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Position Details

Student Assistant (Research), Multiple Vacancies

Job Category

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

Department

RWJ - Emergency Medicine

Overview

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 five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, 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-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking multiple Student Assistants for the department of Emergency Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Student Assistant will work for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS). The Student Assistant (Research) will assist the Principal Investigator with a research study to better understand how patient-reported feedback loops for diagnostic excellence could work in the real-world, as well as other research studies as needed. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Will obtain knowledge on project-related research topics including emergency medicine and public health.


• Participates in phone, electronic, and in-person communications and meetings with principal investigator and study team to support the development and improvement of programs.


• Assists with project activities as needed, including participant recruitment, consent, scheduling, interviewing participants off-site or online to collect quantitative and qualitative data.


• Works with the Principal Investigator to develop appropriate and detailed standard operating procedures, training manuals and other materials for study conduct and data collection.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

99H

Salary Details

A minimum of $16.00/hour

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

Union Description

Student Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of High School Degree.


• Currently enrolled in Undergraduate or Graduate studies at Rutgers University.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications including word processing and excel, online searching, and email, and fluency with learning new software applications.


• Should demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.


• The ability to set priorities and work under pressure to meet time deadlines.


• Detail oriented, analytical, has strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.


• Demonstrates flexibility to work in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human subjects research and patient interaction.


• Interest in patient-centered care and health disparities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Minimal. No bending or lifting is required. The job may require sitting at a computer workstation.


• Work Environment: Moderate Noise. Work locations will include remote, RWJMS offices, and the RWJ University Hospital emergency department.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1567

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

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