Research Assistant, Multiple Vacancies

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant, Multiple Vacancies Job Category Staff & Executive

• Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ-Medicine-General Internal-Meb 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 Research Assistant for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Research Assistant will be trained and work within an existing recruiting infrastructure to help the Principal Investigator and staff recruit South Asian and non-South Asian older adults for survey-based and in-person cognition research.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performing and assisting with various forms of virtual and face-to-face community outreach activities, including seminars and webinars, town halls, health screenings, and various community events. This includes the identification of community events.

• Identifying community-based organizations (CBOs), community leaders, and gatekeepers that may be beneficial in recruitment efforts. This included making introductions when possible and facilitating meeting between identified entities and the Director of Community Outreach.

• Assisting with social media platforms, including the management of personal accounts for the sharing of study and IFH-related marketing, promotion, and recruitment.

• Performing door-to-door canvassing within assigned geographic boundaries. Canvassing included presenting and educating the potential participant(s) about the study, study objectives, protocols, responsibilities, and compensation.

• Determining interest in study participation, following study protocols and training to answer questions and overcome objectives or hesitation.

• Administering consent for all required components of the study both electronically and in writing in compliance with study protocols. Explained each section of consent to ensure understanding, answering any questions in compliance with study protocols.

Position Status Per Diem Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site 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.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant science or related research experience.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.

• Work Environment: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0789 Posting Open Date 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 in a relevant science?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application