Temporary Research Assistant - per diem

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) is seeking a per diem Temporary Research Assistant to support the Research, Addiction and Decision Neuroscience Lab. You will assist with patient recruitment, assessments and daily management of study data, then help with data entry, online cognitive testing, and preliminary analyses.

The role is part-time per diem at Rutgers RBHS in Piscataway, NJ, with potential hybrid work arrangements and responsibilities including reporting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Completed or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility with project assignments.
• Computer literacy desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient recruitment, assessments and daily management of study data.
• Assist with scoring and data entry of assessments.
• Assist with online cognitive testing.
• Assist with preliminary data analyses.
• Assist with experimentation and research activities.
• Prepare reports, documents and databases.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Flexibility with project assignments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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

Department

Department University Behavioral Health

Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a per diem Temporary Research Assistant for the Research, Addiction and Decision Neuroscience Lab within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the per diem Temporary Research Assistant is to assist with patient recruitment, assessments and daily management of study data for a study. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists with patient recruitment, assessments and daily management of study data.
• Assists with scoring and data entry of assessments.
• Assists with online cognitive testing.
• Assists with preliminary data analyses.
• Assists with experimentation and research activities.
• Prepares reports, documents and databases.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 15.92

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary

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.

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

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours

Working Hours per diem, weekday, up to approximately 20 hours per week

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 35.00

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Completed or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and flexibility with project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer literacy desirable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment. Moderate noise.

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1847

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you completed or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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