Student Research Assistant

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student 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. Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey seeks a Student Research Assistant in Medicine - Infectious Disease for Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School. The Student Assistant (Research) is responsible for data collection, quality assurance of collected data (clinical, laboratory, demographic), routine data management tasks for data transmitted from the international sites, manuscript development, proposal assistance and other relevant scientific activities. Among the key duties for this position are the following: Works with our staff and international sites in data capture, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities during protocol conduct. 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. Identifies missing, incorrect, and illogical responses for queries to field sites for correction. Maintains databases as per operating procedures and under guidance of database programmer and study coordinator(s).
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	16/hour
Annual Minimum Salary	00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.00
Annual Maximum Salary	0.00
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Student Hourly Employees
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Satisfactory completion of High School/Undergraduate degree and currently enrolled in undergraduate/graduate studies at Rutgers University.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications including word processing and excel, online searching, and email, and fluency with learning new software applications highly desirable. Candidate should demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills are required. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to set priorities and work under pressure to meet time deadlines. 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.
Preferred Qualifications	Understanding of biostatistics and epidemiology. Some basic understanding of data management in clinical research. Experience working in other software platforms relevant to clinical research (REDCap, SAS, R, Microsoft Office and internet applications).
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds. Office environment. Remote until further notice.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0090
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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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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