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Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant PD
Job Category Staff & Executive – Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department RSDM-Oral Biology
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 Temporary Research Assistant PD within the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Oral Biology Department.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Temporary Research Assistant will perform data entry and research coordination for scientific studies.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Independently perform specialized research operations.
- Develop strategies for the standardization, evaluation of the existing procedures; modify them as and when necessary; propose and standardize newer procedures where required.
- Generate, compile, present data with appropriate conclusions relevant to the research project and write manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Assist with preparation of grant proposals, presentations and publications.
- Perform data entry and abstraction for patient data.
- Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 99H
Salary Details 49,000.00 / $23.56
Minimum Salary 15.49
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- 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
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status Per Diem
Working Hours (per week) 4
Standard Hours 40.00
Daily Work Shift Day
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 PERS
Qualifications
- Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, oral biology, or a related discipline.
Certifications/Licenses
- Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to plan and carry out a research projects.
- Ability to work on own initiative and take personal responsibility for delivery of work.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentational skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- To walk from the lab bench to the office.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Lab work, office work.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 25ST1312
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
