Temporary Research Assistant

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department The Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies Overview The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation's leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute's efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center. Posting Summary Rutgers is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under direction of the Research Project Manager, the Temporary Research Assistant will perform data management for various research studies in the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies. The position provides administrative and program support to the INTS leadership. Duties include: Assists in data collection at licensed NJ tobacco retailers. Reviews and edits data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary $20.00/hr Annual Minimum Salary 00.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.00 Annual Maximum Salary 0.00 Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description Hourly Employees Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities High School Diploma is required. Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment; have a high degree of emotional intelligence; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Driver's license is required Preferred Qualifications Experience with primary data collection Experience with tobacco control and training in research methods strongly Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions Must have access to reliable car. This is a short term 100% grant-funded position. Posting Details Posting Number 24ST2558 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. 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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 valid driver's license? Yes No Do you have a High School Diploma? Yes No Do you have experience with primary data collection? Yes No Do you have experience with tobacco control and training in research methods? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Optional Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application