Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Student Assistant (Research) (Multiple Openings)

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department RWJ-Emergency Medicine

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 part time Student Research Assistants for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS).

The Student Research Assistants will work under the supervision of Dr. Sara Heinert. The Student Research Assistants will assist Dr. Heinert with a research study to better understand how patient-reported feedback loops for diagnostic excellence could work in the real-world, as well as other research studies as needed. This is an hourly grant-funded position. Work locations will include remote, RWJMS offices, and the RWJ University Hospital emergency department.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Be highly motivated to obtain knowledge on project-related research topics including emergency medicine and public health.
• Participate in phone, electronic, and in-person communications and meetings with principal investigator and study team to support the development and improvement of programs.
• Assist with project activities as needed, including participant recruitment, consent, scheduling, interviewing participants off-site or online to collect quantitative and qualitative data.
• Works with principal investigator to develop appropriate and detailed standard operating procedures, training manuals and other materials for study conduct and data collection.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 15.49

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description Student Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility None

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

• Possess efficient organizational, communication (oral and written), and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications including word processing and excel, online searching, and email, and fluency with learning new software applications.
• Candidate should demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to set priorities and work under pressure to meet time deadlines.
• 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. Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human subjects research and patient interaction.
• Interest in patient-centered care and health disparities.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Minimal. No bending or lifting is required. The job may require sitting at a computer workstation
• Work Environment: Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1217

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

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