Student Assistant (Research) (Part-Time)

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Part-Time Student Assistant (Research) to support investigation on illicit drug use. The role involves data analysis, literature reviews, and collaboration with various research groups. This part-time position offers valuable experience in a stimulating academic environment within the New Jersey Medical School's Medicine Department.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee educational benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a research assistant is required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of SAS Software is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in review, quality control, and analysis of study data.
• Conduct literature reviews and integrate new references.
• Collect data from participating drug treatment centers.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Quantitative skills

Computer literacy

Education

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAS Software

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Category

Department

Department NJMS-Medicine-Hematology

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 a Part-Time Student Assistant (Research) for the Medicine Department within New Jersey Medical School.

The primary purpose of the Part-Time, Temporary 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 the 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.
• 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.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Salary Details $17.00- $40.00 per hour

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Non-Union

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in biology, public health, biomedical science, premedical studies, or a related field, or completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in such a field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience as a research assistant on cohort studies of drug users, or the equivalent, is required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAS Software is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

• 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.

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST0946

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 04/30/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City

City Newark

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Student Assistant (Research) (Part-Time) Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department NJMS-Medicine-Hematology 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 a Part-Time Student Assistant (Research) for the Medicine Department within New Jersey Medical School.

The primary purpose of the Part-Time, Temporary 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 the 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.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details $17.00- $40.00 per hour Minimum Salary Mid Range Salary Maximum Salary 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Position Status Part Time Working Hours (per week) Standard Hours 35.00 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in biology, public health, biomedical science, premedical studies, or a related field, or completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in such a field.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience as a research assistant on cohort studies of drug users, or the equivalent, is required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAS Software is strongly preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

• 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.

Posting Details Posting Number 25ST0946 Posting Open Date 04/30/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark 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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Optional Documents

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