Temporary Research Assistant (RUBIES)

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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 The Rutgers University Biostatistics & Epidemiology Services (RUBIES) center within the School of Public Health located in Piscataway, NJ is seeking Temporary Research Assistants with strong quantitative and communication skills to contribute to work with research study design, data management, and data analyses for numerous grant and investigator-initiated research projects. The Temporary Research Assistants might also be asked to hold walk in or virtual office hours for short-term project consultations. Assists with data management. Carrying out data analysis, including fitting of regression models. Assists with the creation of tables, figures, and other descriptive statistics. Position Details FLSA: Nonexempt Grade: 99H Salary: $15.92 per hour Work Status: Part Time (19.9 maximum hours per week) Work Arrangement: Hybrid work arrangement may be eligible Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Excellent Microsoft Office and statistical software programming skills required. Detail-oriented and well-organized. Excellent communication and writing skills. Prior data analysis experience. Proficient use of computers and data analysis software (Microsoft Office and SAS/R). Preferred Qualifications Currently enrolled or recently graduated public health student (MPH or MS). Previous experience working at a university/college. Benefits 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. Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their 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. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University