Research Assistant (Per Diem)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Mar 12, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Assistant (Per Diem)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	NJMS-Ob/Gyn
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 Research Assistant (Per Diem) for the Clinical Research Unit Department within New Jersey Medical School. The Research Assistant Per Diem position at Rutgers NJMS will support the program activities of OB/ GYN and Clinical Research projects. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Collaborate and communicate with research project team members (e.g., supervisor, project manager, researchers, other program assistants, etc). Actively recruits and screens patients for eligibility. Assists with reviewing subject medical records for study eligibility. Work with study patients and the other program assistants of the research team to schedule and coordinate patient visits. Participate in shadowing sessions and orientation meetings with clinical team members. Advocate for patient needs and preferences. Streamlining data collection and organization to support seamless program operations
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$25 - $32 hourly .5 FTE
Annual Minimum Salary	00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.00
Annual Maximum Salary	0.00
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Health Care Prof Per Diem
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelors Degree + 1 year experience working in a patient-oriented or community-service position. OR Associates degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of relevant work experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years. Proficient in English. Ability to work comfortably with patients and various members of medical staff. Excellent listening, communication, and organization skills. Passion for healthy equity issues and increased healthcare access for BIPOC persons and/or women. Experience working with pregnant individuals. Familiarity with the local community and social service community resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to walk to various areas of the hospital and navigate a large volume of patients. Ability to travel from site-to-site as needed. Never pulling/pushing, lifting, and carrying over 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position requires flexible work hours to accommodate patient needs, and candidate is required to be on site. Work adjustments will be made, with notice, according to state-level COVID-19 guidelines at time of employment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0540
Posting Open Date	03/11/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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