Research Assistant, Per Diem

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant, Per Diem

Job Category Staff & Executive

Department Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Overview

Our vision is to be a statewide, national and world leader of scientific discovery, transdisciplinary engagement, translation, patient care and education that improves outcomes for cancer patients and populations.

We will accomplish this by conducting innovative basic, clinical and population research and cutting-edge patient-centered care that expands our understanding of the etiology and biology of cancer; facilitates the rapid translation of laboratory-based discoveries into human studies; develops new approaches and interventions for cancer prevention that decrease cancer incidence and mortality; and develops new and better therapies to decrease suffering and mortality from cancer.

Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.

Posting Summary

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant, Per Diem position is to assist with data collection and programming support to fulfill the needs of faculty conducting population science research. This position reports to the CPODS Shared Resource Manager.

Among The Key Duties Include

• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers’s compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Interest policy.
• Assists in the development of databases and data dictionaries for research projects.
• Attends and contributes to study team meetings to provide updates on data-related tasks and flag issues with ongoing data collection or analysis.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Understands, demonstrates and models the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey core values.
• Supports programming of surveys in software programs such as RedCap, as directed by the program manager and director.
• Supports data collection, data cleaning and management for investigators conducting cancer-related research, according to PIs’ instructions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• As directed, communicates with primary data collection staff to resolve discrepancies in recorded data.

Position Status Per Diem

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary 0.000

Annual Mid Range Salary 0.000

Annual Maximum Salary 0.000

Standard Hours 40.00

Union Description

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science.
• 1+ year of research experience in a health-related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Strong willingness to learn and experience being a team player.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statistical analyses of health-related projects.
• Bilingual oral and written skills (Spanish/English).
• Proficiency and working knowledge of survey programs such as RedCap or Qualtrics, and statistical analysis software packages, such as SPSS or SAS .
• Experience analyzing EHR data.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST1571

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , 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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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