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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Temporary Research Assistant (multiple vacancies)
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
Nicotine & Tobacco Institute
Overview
The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation's leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute's efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.
Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey has openings for highly motivated Temporary Research Assistants, aged 18-20, at the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies. These positions are intended to collect data for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded research study to better understand the impact of increasing the minimum legal age to buy tobacco and the extent to which this will be effective.
Duties include:

• Attend mandatory training;
• Travel to designated tobacco retail establishments around NJ;
• Perform data collection on a variety of relevant measures;
• Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information;

FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
99H
Salary Details
$19.00/hour
Minimum Salary
15.92
Mid Range Salary
75.00
Maximum Salary
150.00
Offer Information
The 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.
Benefits
Rutgers 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 hours/week
Standard Hours
35.00
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
Union Description
Hourly Employees
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid Drivers License. Will be requested to complete Rutgers Defensive Driving course.
• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment; have a high degree of emotional intelligence; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with primary data collection
• Experience with tobacco control and training in research methods strongly preferred

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Field work required

Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST0275
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants

• Will be requested to complete Rutgers Defensive Driving course.

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.
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