New Brunswick, NJ, USA
17 hours ago
Research Assistant, Per Diem
Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant, Per Diem Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department CINJ-Behavioral Sciences Overview RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:
VISION:Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.MISSION:Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Cultivating Diversity: making conscientious efforts in all we do to ensure that our leadership, scientists, clinicians, supporting staff, and trainees reflect the rich diversity of the state of New Jersey and the patient populations and communities we serve Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions
Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant, Per Diem, with the Rutgers Cancer Institute-Population Sciences, Behavioral Sciences Department.

The Research Assistant, Per Diem will work within the Arana Research Lab and conduct research on understanding and improving cancer outcomes for Hispanic cancer survivors. The Research Assistant, Per Diem will also provide support in recruitment, data collection, data management, study material development, participant tracking, retention, patient communications, and incentives.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

Works under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Assists with recruitment, including community outreach and engagement in English and Spanish. Assists with data collection and data management. Conducts qualitative data analysis under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to publish scientific research papers and abstracts. Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 20 hours per week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 00.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.00 Annual Maximum Salary 0.00 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Health Care Prof Per Diem Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None
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