Temporary Research Assistant

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading academic institution seeks a Temporary Research Assistant for the NJ Safe Schools Program in Piscataway, NJ. The role involves overseeing data management systems and performing data analysis for program evaluations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with excellent communication skills. The position is part-time, offering $20–$25 per hour, and requires a flexible schedule. The institution provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Prior data analysis experience required.
• Knowledge of database types and hypothesis testing.
• Basic knowledge of state and federal agencies regarding health.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program development and research studies.
• Oversee data management systems for primary data collection.
• Prepare datasets for statistical analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication

Data analysis experience

Knowledge of research methodologies

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAS

SPSS

R

Job description

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: 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 School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant in the NJ Safe Schools Program (NJSS) and Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice, located in Piscataway, NJ. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Director, the Assistant will contribute to work with data management systems, perform data analyses to facilitate the accomplishment of applicable survey-based and training courses program evaluation related to research objectives, and provide various programmatic activities in support of new proposals and existing studies.

Duties include:

• Assists the PI and NJSS Assistant Director with the development of new and existing programs and research studies.
• Contributes to overseeing de‑identified data management systems for primary data collection and secondary data analyses (data from public government agency sources). Works with faculty/PI and NJSS staff to set up, create, and integrate data collection projects and surveys into the workflow of data management.
• Prepares datasets and provides supporting documentation for statistical analysis.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

99H

Salary

$20–$25 per hour (minimum salary $15.92; mid‑range salary $75.00; maximum salary $150.00). Final salary offer may be determined by candidate qualifications, experience, expertise, and department or grant funds, with market benchmarks and internal equity considered.

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

Part Time – 19.9 hours per week maximum; standard hours 35.00; day shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Prior data analysis experience (in design and primary and/or secondary research data collection‑to‑management and analysis)
• Knowledge of database types; research methodologies; hypothesis testing; primary data capture, manipulation, and coding
• Basic knowledge of state and federal agencies concerning worker and public safety and health
• Proficient use of computers and data management and analysis software (Microsoft Office and SAS, SPSS or similar like R)
• Flexible schedule that allows variable shifts throughout the week during morning and afternoon/early evening

Preferred Qualifications

• Current public health student (MPH or MS) potentially
• Previous experience working at a university/college or agency (health or environmental) at local, county, state or national level
• License/Certification(s): REHS, ASP or CSP, EIT

Pre‑employment Screening

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 of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted a medical or religious exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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. See the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement for more information.