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Rutgers University

Research Assistant, Per Diem

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $15 - $150 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ August 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Research Assistant, Per Diem. This role involves supporting the Precision Prevention of Prostate Cancer (Pre2 CAP) laboratory by managing tasks such as case identification, recruitment, data collection, participant tracking, and communication. The assistant contributes to research activities including literature reviews, eligibility screening, consenting, interviewing, and study management under the direction of principal investigators.

Highlights
  • Support research-related activities in prostate cancer prevention including participant recruitment, data collection, and study material development.
  • Prepare literature reviews for research papers and grants as directed.
  • Assist with screening participant eligibility by reviewing demographic and medical information.
  • Administer consent and conduct interviews to support primary data collection.
  • Participate in study team meetings to update on data-related tasks and address issues.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; experience in academic or cancer epidemiology research preferred.
  • Position offers a minimum wage of $15.49 per hour, with salary potentially up to $150.00 based on experience and qualifications
  • Position status is per diem, with up to 20 working hours per week on-site.
  • Conduct work within the Rutgers Cancer Institute’s EPI & Health Outcomes Department, supporting cancer-related research.