Temporary Research Assistant - Job at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ

Temporary Research Assistant

Newark, NJ

Posted 10 days ago

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Temporary Research Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases
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-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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases. This position performs data management and programming tasks. The data management tasks include using SAS programming language for quality assurance of collected data (clinical, laboratory, demographic), using Tableau software for creating and maintain dashboards, routine data management tasks for data transmitted from the international sites, manuscript development, proposal assistance and other relevant scientific activities. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works with Data Managers and research coordinators to develop SAS scripts for quality assurance and quality control activities. Works with our staff and stakeholders to create ad hoc databases for analysis using programming language. Creates and maintains interactive dashboards on Tableau under DOMC staff supervision. Works with investigators, statisticians and study coordinators in design and set-up of case report forms (CRFs) for specific clinical, translational, and basic science protocols. Works with study coordinators and data managers to develop appropriate and detailed standard operating procedures, training manuals and other materials for study conduct and data collection in the clinic, field and laboratory. Reviews incoming completed case report forms (CRFs) for accuracy and completion from the field sites
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Grade
Position Salary	22/hour
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours
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Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
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Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Satisfactory completion of High School/Undergraduate degree and currently enrolled in undergraduate/graduate studies.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Software: Proficiency with SAS/R programming language, Microsoft Office software applications including word processing and excel, online searching, and email, and fluency with learning new software applications highly desirable. Aptitude: Candidate should demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills. Communication: Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills are required. Detail oriented: A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required. Setting priorities: The ability to set priorities and work under pressure to meet time deadlines is required. Self Driven: Candidate must be a self-starter who is detail oriented, analytical, has strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Demonstrates flexibility to work in a collaborative environment. Some basic understanding of data management in clinical research, and Have experience working in other software platforms relevant to clinical research (FreezerPro, Tableau, REDCap, SAS, R, Microsoft Office and internet applications).
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred Qualifications: o Understanding of biostatistics and epidemiology.
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 force up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Remote until further notice.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0419
Posting Open Date	02/20/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , 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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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Temporary, Part Time

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

Open