Research Support Associate

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences 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.

Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Research Support Associate to work in the Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences. The Research Support Associate will assist with the day-to-day operations and the ongoing research projects in the Rawal Nutrition and Health Lab, reporting to the primary investigator. Candidate must have completed a Bachelor of Arts or Science in public health, nutrition, psychology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.

In addition, the role includes working on IRB protocols, data collection and analysis, participant recruitment, and the preparation of research abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and oral presentations.

• Assist in the development, submission, and renewal of IRB protocols.
• Assist in development of study protocols, data collection tools, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform data collection, data entry and data analysis.
• Screen, recruit and assess research participants, including scheduling visits and conducting follow‑up.
• Maintain study records, logs, and documentation in proper filing system.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews as assigned.
• Assist in preparation of research abstracts and manuscript drafts, revisions, and submission in collaboration with the PI and graduate students.
• Contribute to the design and preparation of posters and/or oral presentations as required in collaboration with the PI and graduate students.
• Conduct routine data quality checks for accuracy, completeness and adherence to study protocols.
• Must be willing to have a flexible working schedule for participant assessment.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor of Arts or Science in public health, nutrition, psychology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• Preferred
  
  Qualification:
  
  Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum: $16.00 per hour;
Mid: $20.00 per hour;
Maximum: $30.00 per hour.

• 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.

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing; no special vision requirements.

Work Environment: Candidate will work primarily in Newark or New Brunswick with some remote work flexibility. Candidate will have access to a standard computer, phone, and internet access to perform the duties outlined. Data processing licenses will be provided.

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