Temporary Research Assistant

Davita Inc.; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic health center is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to support a study on mobile health app mindfulness. The role entails assistance in research activities, including subject recruitment and data collection, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Access to a vehicle for travel to study sites.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with subject recruitment and data collection for research.
• Orient participants to the mHealth app.
• Conduct follow-up assessments via telephone.

Skills

Data Collection

Communication

Research Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

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.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Temporary Research Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	SPH-Social and Behavioral Health Sciences
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant in the Department of Health Behavior, Society and Policy, located in Piscataway, NJ The Temporary Research Assistant will assist with a study that aims to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a mobile health mindfulness app in order to eventually improve the overall care and mental health of caregivers and the older adults they care for. The Assistant will serve as an assistant for a research study with caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairment or dementia. Will be responsible for the data collection and subject recruitment for the study under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Duties include: Supports Principal Investigator with subject recruitment throughout New Brunswick. Orients participants to the mHealth app. Performs follow up assessments via telephone
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Salary Details	$22/hour
Minimum Salary	15.49
Mid Range Salary	75.00
Maximum Salary	150.00
Offer Information
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	Day
Work Arrangement
Union Description	Hourly Employees
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Bachelor's Degree Access to a vehicle for reimbursed travel to study sites Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications	Master's Degree Experience with older adults or caregivers and experience with human subjects research Familiarity with mHealth technologies (proficient with Android and iPhone operating systems)
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1057
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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