Graduate Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Graduate Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department School of Health Professions 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 Graduate Assistant to work with the Methodology and Statistics Support Team within the Dean's Office of Research.

The role of the Graduate Assistant is to work closely with the Sr. Methodologist in data collection, QA and manage different datasets, analyze and communicate results of analyses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Work project team to collect and clean data across the different disease-specific projects.
• Participate with project team in creating reports and manuscripts.
• Carry out data extraction tasks as assigned.
• Provide quality assurance of data extraction in online data platform.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details 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 15 hours per week Standard Hours 1.00 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 Student Hourly Employees Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Current enrollment in a Master's in data analysis or health related fields e.g., statistics, data management, biostatistics, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, pharmacy, medicine at Rutgers University.
• Bachelor's in data analysis or health-related fields required: e.g., statistics, data management, biostatistics, epidemiology, sociology, pharmacy, medicine.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid knowledge of study design and risk of bias across designs.
• Ability to identify and extract quantitative data from research reports (e.g., published academic manuscripts).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic statistical procedures is a plus but not required (training provided).
• Familiarity with and experience with R and/or Stata is a plus but not required (training provided).
• History of participation in at least one faculty research or scholarship project.
• Experience with creation, cleaning and management of data repositories, preferred but not required.
• Experience with online evidence synthesis platform.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: None
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hybrid, flexible hourly

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST2154 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark 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 (*).

• • Are you currently enrolled in a Rutgers master's degree program in data analysis or a health-related field (e.g., statistics, data management, biostatistics, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, pharmacy, or medicine)?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree in data analysis or a health-related field (e.g., statistics, data management, biostatistics, epidemiology, sociology, pharmacy, medicine)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application