Research Assistant, Per Diem

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant, Per Diem within the Population Sciences, Behavioral Sciences Section at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. This role will provide support in recruitment, data collection, data management, study material development, participant tracking, retention, patient communications, and incentives for research on improving cancer outcomes for Hispanic cancer survivors.

Position Title:

Research Assistant, Per Diem
Grade: 99H
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Working Hours:

19 hours per week (standard 40‑hour schedule)

• Work under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Assist with recruitment, including community outreach and engagement in English and Spanish.
• Assist with data collection and data management.
• Conduct qualitative data analysis under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to publish scientific research papers and abstracts.
• Act as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service, and improved quality.

Minimum Salary: $15.92 per hour
Mid‑Range Salary: $75.00 per hour
Maximum Salary: $150.00 per hour

Benefits 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

Campus:
Downtown New Brunswick

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in public health or a related field.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Experience analyzing qualitative data with Atlas.ti.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Physical Demands

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.

Work Environment:
Office environment with moderate noise.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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.

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