Temporary Research Assistant, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established academic health center is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to support vital research in addictions and mental health. This role involves recruiting participants, conducting interviews, and assisting with various research procedures. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced faculty and contribute to impactful projects aimed at improving community health outcomes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing knowledge in behavioral health and make a difference in the lives of individuals affected by substance use disorders.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science is required.
• Strong organizational skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research projects on addictions and mental health.
• Recruit and enroll participants for various studies.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Research Procedures

Data Collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling

Tools

Excel

SPSS

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 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.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Temporary Research Assistant, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Psychiatry-Internship-IMHS
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a per diem Temporary Research Assistant for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will assist with the implementation of research projects in addictions and mental health, with a focus on recruiting, consenting and interviewing research subjects. Subjects may include, but are not limited to, people with opioid use disorders in substance use treatment settings and other community settings. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists with the implementation of research projects including, but not limited to, research on people with opioid use disorders, homelessness and other social/behavioral problems. Perform various research procedures relative to the ongoing research protocols. Recruit and enroll participants in research studies, which includes travel to various treatment program sites in NJ. Accurately and comprehensively document all contact with participants. Track and schedule research participant appointments. Conduct participant interviews and other data collection.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.00
Annual Maximum Salary	0.00
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Hourly Employees
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science preferably Psychology, Public Health, Social Work or Counseling.
Certifications/Licenses	Must have valid driver's license and car.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong organizational skills required.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in substance abuse treatment or substance abuse research. Knowledge of Excel and SPSS.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: Office environment and Substance Abuse Treatment settings, homeless shelters.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0831
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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