Work Assistant, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Work Assistant, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

RWJ - Medicine Endocrinology

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 Work Assistant for the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Work Assistant assists with several research studies relating to Diabetes and Metabolism.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Recruits, consents, and retains study subjects.
• Collects clinical data from subjects and/or medical records.
• Assists in the creation and management of documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and other study related activities.
• Handles, processes, and ships biospecimens. Manages long-term archiving of biospecimens and correlating metadata. Keeps thorough knowledge of research study, study rationale, and study subjects. May potentially assist with laboratory procedures, such as measuring insulin and c peptide by elisa.
• Keeps neat, thorough, and up-to-date records of procedures and analyses, using paper and electronic platforms.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

15.49

Mid Range Salary

25.00

Maximum Salary

40.00

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

Per Diem

Working Hours

Standard Hours

1.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Internet applications and in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Statistics training and experience.
• Willingness to learn and perform bioinformatics analyses of high-throughput sequencing data.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management. Must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Active driver’s license and willingness to use personal transportation to collect or transport specimens in limited situations.
• Knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SPSS, PRISM, R); familiarity with command line operating systems (e.g. UNIX); experience with REDCap database software.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Reading, standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 25 lbs. BSL2+ laboratory environment; exposure to study subjects in a clinical environment and exposure to research animal models.
• Work Environment: Office environment with moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

26ST0787

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Downtown New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

Location Details

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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application