Temporary Research Assistant

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

Job summary

Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to support administrative and general research tasks across multiple studies. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and project staff, you will coordinate research activities, assist with training, schedule and document meetings, and help recruit participants.

This part-time, hourly role aligns with academic research operations and offers exposure to cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience or training in behavioral research methods required.
• Ability to work in a team with high emotional intelligence; strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs research project coordination.
• Assists with training project staff.
• Schedules, attends, and documents research team meetings.
• Assists with participant recruitment.

Skills

Behavioral research methods

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Temporary Research Assistant

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

Department

Overview

The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation’s leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute’s efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.

Posting Summary

Rutgers is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under direction of the Principal Investigator/Assistant Professor and designated project staff, the temporary research assistant will perform administrative and general research support for various research studies in the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies.

• Performs research project coordination.
• Assists with training project staff.
• Schedules, attends, and documents research team meetings.
• Assists with participant recruitment.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Salary Details $57.19/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

Working Hours 19

Standard Hours 35.00

Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience or training in behavioral research methods is required.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment; have a high degree of emotional intelligence; excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, psychology, or related field
• Experience with primary data collection and experience with medical populations (e.g., cancer patients)

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

Location Details

Posting Number 26ST2080

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

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.