Temporary Research Assistant (RUBIES)-Multiple Openings

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

Job summary

A leading university health center seeks a Temporary Research Assistant for its Biostatistics & Epidemiology Services Center. The role involves supporting research projects through data management and analysis while offering flexible working hours. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Prior data analysis experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with data management.
• Carries out data analysis, including fitting of regression models.
• Assists with creation of tables and figures.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

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 (RUBIES)-Multiple Openings
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	SPH-Biostatistics
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for Rutgers University Biostatistics & Epidemiology Services (RUBIES) Center within the School of Public Health, located in Piscataway, NJ. The Rutgers University Biostatistics & Epidemiology Services (RUBIES) center is seeking Temporary Research Assistants with strong quantitative and communication skills to contribute to work with research study design, data management, and data analyses for numerous grant and investigator-initiated research projects. The Temporary Research Assistants might also be asked to hold walk in or virtual office hours for short-term project consultations. Duties include: Assists with data management. Carries out data analysis, including fitting of regression models. Assists with the creation of tables, figures, and other descriptive statistics. Meets with clients alongside RUBIES staff members to discuss research projects and provide recommendations on the design and analysis plan
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Salary Details	$15.49/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)	19
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 required. Detail-oriented and well-organized. Excellent communication and writing skills. Prior data analysis experience. Excellent Microsoft Office and statistical software programming skills
Preferred Qualifications	Previous experience working at a university/college. Currently enrolled or recently graduated public health student (MPH or MS)
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1149
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

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.

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