Research Assistant, Per Diem

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant, Per Diem Job Category Staff & Executive Department CINJ-Behavioral Sciences 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.

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Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant, Per Diem within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Naomi Tan, PhD, the purpose of the Research Assistant position is to support research on shared decision-making for lung cancer screening. The Research Assistant will be involved in research-related activities such as obtaining institutional review board approval, design of study materials, recruiting, monitoring, and contacting participants, conducting remote interviews/surveys and data collection, maintaining databases, and supporting dissemination of research findings. Participant contact may occur during evening or weekend hours to ensure highest response rates.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

• Prepares and maintains regulatory documentation, including IRB, OnCore, and Clinicaltrials.gov as needed.

• Conducts targeted literature searches and web searches. As directed, provides support in the preparation of presentations. Assists in the preparation of publishable manuscripts and grants.

• Creates surveys using survey software programs as directed. Conducts remote qualitative interviews/surveys and administers surveys per study protocol. Abstracts information from medical records per protocol, maintaining confidentiality of data.

• Research activities may require flexible (i.e., evening or weekend) activities on occasion per project demands.

• Responsible for study data entry, data management, preliminary data screening, and data cleaning throughout the project. As directed, provides support in other data processing and analysis. Prepares reports containing findings, analysis, conclusion and recommendations (i.e., grants, narratives, position papers, etc.), as requested.

• Actively participates in study-related meetings and conference calls. Develops meeting agendas and minutes and presents reports and study updates.

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 Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus one (1) year of related research experience.

• Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated detail orientation; strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and interpersonal skills.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills with survey building software such as REDCap and experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS) and IRB submissions 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 24ST1503 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 field or an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have at least one year of related research experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application