Position DetailsPosition Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant (RUBIES)
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department SPH - Biostatistics
OverviewNew 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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 SummaryThe Rutgers University Biostatistics & Epidemiology Services (RUBIES) center within the School of Public Health located in Piscataway, NJ is seeking Temporary Research Assistants with strong quantitative and communication skills to contribute to work with research study design, data management, and data analyses for numerous grant and investigator-initiated research projects. The Temporary Research Assistants might also be asked to hold walk in or virtual office hours for short-term project consultations.
Duties include:
- Assists with data management.
- Carries out data analysis, including fitting of regression models.
- Assists with the creation of tables, figures, and other descriptive statistics
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 99H
Salary Details $15.92/hour
Minimum Salary 15.92
Mid Range Salary 75.00
Maximum Salary 150.00
Offer InformationThe final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
BenefitsRutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status Part Time
Working Hours 19.9 maximum hours per week
Standard Hours 35.00
Daily Work Shift Day
Work ArrangementThis position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Union Description Hourly Employees
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority UnitTerms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility None
Qualifications
Minimum Education and ExperienceCertifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Bachelor's Degree
- Excellent Microsoft Office and statistical software programming skills required.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Prior data analysis experience.
- Proficient use of computers and data analysis software (Microsoft Office and SAS/R).
Preferred Qualifications - A currently enrolled or recently graduated public health student (MPH or MS)
- Previous experience working at a university/college.
Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentSpecial ConditionsPosting Details
Posting Number 26ST0972
Posting Open DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location DetailsPre-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.
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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
