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Rutgers University

Research Assistant

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933


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link/button.Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant for the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research. The primary purpose of this position is to support and perform research involving blood draws, preparing specimens for lab testing (aliquoting), structured interviews, and other forms of data collection with community members.Key Duties

Manages logistics for ongoing studies.Assists in blood draws and preparing specimens for lab testing.Recruits and enrolls participants, including in-person, virtual, and over the phone.Data input, management, and preparation.Reviews data for integrity and adherence to study protocols.Community outreach via in-person events, telephone solicitation, or the development of presentations, handouts, and marketing material.Assists with study management and coordination.Special projects as assigned based on demonstrated knowledge and job skills.Position Status

Hours Per Week: 20Position Salary: $24.81/hourFLSA: NonexemptQualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Certifications/Licenses

Have a Valid Driver’s License.Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field preferred.Two (2) years of relevant experience working in social/behavioral or clinical research in academia or the private sector.Fluent (read/write/speak) in Hindi, Gujarati, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole or Tagalog.Experience working with Indian, Filipino, Dominican, Mexican, Nigerian, Jamaican, Haitian or Korean communities.Working knowledge and the ability to use basic spreadsheet, word-processing, and database and analytical software for data analyses, such as STATA, SAS, R, mplus, and HLM.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to communicate effectively and have effective client service skills.Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.Microsoft Office and database software proficiency.Physical Demands and Work Environment

Travel to research participants’ homes or other meeting locations to conduct research activities may be required.Work is required on evenings and weekends.Posting Details

Posting Open Date: 10/01/2024Posting Close Date: 11/01/2024Required Documents

Resume/CVList of Professional References (contact Info)Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution.

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