Temporary Research Assistant

Position: Temporary Research Assistant (multiple vacancies)
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 People Soft 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

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Immunization Requirements

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