Student Research Assistant, Per Diem

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Student Research Assistant, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Category

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

Department

RWJ - Psychiatry

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 the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Department of Psychiatry RWJMS (Busch Campus) is seeking qualified candidates for undergraduate research assistant positions. This position would be ideal for rising Sophomores and Juniors seeking to pursue a career in medicine or biomedical research. The ideal candidate would be interested in continuing to broaden their research experience. Opportunities are for part-time research experience during the academic year and/or full-time positions in the summer. We are seeking detail oriented and highly motivated individual who can, with training, independently follow and conduct clinical and/or laboratory based research protocols.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists with human research subject recruitment and/or pre-protocol preparatory procedures.
• Assists with data collection and/or data development for research studies.
• Accurately record all data and experiments in a lab notebook and/or in data sheets. Assists with maintaining study records and databases.
• Monitors and communicates with study team to ensure research protocol compliance.
• Assists with preparation of materials for institutional review board submissions.
• Assists in scholarship activity resulting from the research, including analysis and writing for journal articles.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

00

Salary Details

$15.49/hour-$25/hour

Minimum Salary

Mid Range Salary

Maximum Salary

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:

Position Status

Per Diem

Working Hours

19

Standard Hours

35.00

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Non-Union

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Enrolled undergraduate studies at Rutgers University in a relevant science major (e.g. biological sciences, psychology, neuroscience, social work, economics or similar).

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Must be able to lift or excel force up to ten (25) pounds.
• Work Environment: Moderate noise environment.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST0475

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Piscataway

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 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:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you enrolled in undergraduate studies at Rutgers University in a relevant science major (e.g. biological sciences, psychology, neuroscience, social work, economics or similar)?
• Yes
• No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application