Research Assistant, Multiple Vacancies - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University
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New Brunswick, United States

2 weeks ago

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Position Details:


  • Position Information
    Recruitment/Posting Title
  • Research Assistant, Multiple Vacancies
    Job Category


  • Staff & Executive

  • Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
    Department
  • RWJ-MedicineGeneral 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 communitybased 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 IFHrelated marketing, promotion, and recruitment.
  • Performing doortodoor 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 onsite 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

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


  • Preemployment Screenings

  • All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all preemployment screenings.
  • Immunization Requirements
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