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Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department SHP - Health Informatics
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 universitywide, 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 School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to work in the Department of Health Informatics.
The Temporary Research Assistant will support ongoing research projects by assisting patient recruitment, data management, and research operations. Responsibilities may include communication with Rutgers IRB and protocol submission, support participant interview and scheduling, assist with data collection, reporting and quality control, and collaborate with investigators and study staff in the lab. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a part-time capacity while adhering to research protocols and institutional guidelines.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Assist in the development and renewal of IRB protocols.
- Assist in IRB modification.
- Assist in data collection, data cleaning and data analysis.
- Schedule and recruit participants and conduct screening.
- Conduct literature searches as assigned.
- Assist in preparation of research abstracts and manuscript drafts, revisions, and submission in collaboration with the PI and graduate students.
- Assist in preparation of posters and/or oral presentations as required in collaboration with the PI and graduate students.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 99H
Salary Details $25/hour is budgeted for this position
Minimum Salary 15.92
Mid Range Salary 75.00
Maximum Salary 150.00
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 Part Time
Working Hours 19.99
Standard Hours 35.00
Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description Hourly Employees
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility None
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in relevant science field.
- Six (6) months of clinical research experience.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Experience with clinical patient screening, recruitment, and administration of informed consent forms.
- Strong clinical skills as well as organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a part-time capacity while adhering to research protocols and institutional guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
N/A
Special Conditions Posting Details
Posting Number 26ST0792
Posting Open Date 04/16/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details Stanley S Bergen Jr. Bldg,
65 Bergen St
Newark, NJ
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:
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree plus six (6) months of clinical research experience?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents - Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Shift work