Graduate Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Graduate Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive Department Cancer Institute of New Jersey Overview

Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

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

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Cancer Epidemiology & Health Outcomes division of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ).

The primary purpose of the Graduate Assistant is to perform research-related tasks conducted by the Precision Prevention of Prostate Cancer (Pre2 CAP) laboratory. Tasks will include curation of administrative, spatial, and epidemiologic databases involved in research, coordinating research activities through liaising with regulatory bodies at CINJ and other research and administrative institutions, supporting preparation of research dissemination materials, and participating in data collection activities under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI).

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

• Prepares literature reviews for research papers and grants as directed by the PI.

• Supports data collection, data cleaning and management for investigators conducting cancer-related research, according to PIs' instructions.

• Assists in the development of databases and data dictionaries for research projects.

• Under the supervision of the PI, performs data cleaning, processing, and analyses.

• Attends and contributes to study team meetings to provide updates on data-related tasks and flag issues with ongoing data collection or analysis.

• As directed, contributes to data collection through administering consent, conducting interviews and supporting primary data collection activities.

• As directed, communicates with primary data collection staff to resolve discrepancies in recorded data.

• As directed, contributes to public facing communications of research activities and findings through the laboratory website.

• As directed, supports coordination activities with research ethics bodies at Rutgers and other collaborating research, government, and other institutions.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 0.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.000 Annual Maximum Salary 0.000 Standard Hours 1.00 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.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree is required.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective oral and communication skills required.

• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an academic environment and/or cancer epidemiology research laboratory is preferred.

• Effective written communication skills demonstrated through completion of an undergraduate thesis is preferred.

• Experience using R or other data analysis software is preferred.

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 24ST1238 Posting Open Date 05/22/2024 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

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.

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application