Student Research Assistant

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.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Research Assistant for NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases. 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 of 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 investigators, statisticians and study coordinators in design and set-up of case report forms (CRFs) for specific clinical, translational, and basic science protocols.
• 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.
• Reviews incoming completed case report forms (CRFs) for accuracy and completion from the field sites.
• Generates and responds to data queries for quality assurance of data collected in the field.
• 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).
• Assists with basic statistical analyses, literature reviews, or other study-related tasks as needed and directed

Position Status
Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
99H
Position Salary
$16/hour
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours
35.00
Union Description
Non-Union
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
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.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
• The ability to set priorities and work under pressure to meet time deadlines is required.
• 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, and
• Have 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Remote until further notice.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST0526
Posting Open Date
03/05/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
Rutherford
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, 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, 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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