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Rutgers University

Research Assistant, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ

🕑 Temporary

💰 $25 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ August 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Research Assistant, Per Diem. The role involves supporting research activities for a breast cancer survivor study by recruiting subjects, scheduling and conducting in-person interviews for data and biospecimen collection, maintaining confidentiality of participant records, and ensuring study protocol compliance.

Highlights

  • Recruit participants and schedule/perform in-person home visits for data and biospecimen collection.
  • Maintain electronic participant records and ensure confidentiality.
  • Participate in study meetings and adhere to study protocols and compliance policies.
  • Work requires some evenings, weekends, and extensive travel within New Jersey's Gateway Region.
  • Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or Associate’s degree plus two years relevant experience required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management is required.
  • Compensation is $25.00 per hour, per diem status with approximately 19 hours per week.
  • Work environment includes office and participant homes with possible exposure to infectious diseases; universal precautions required.
  • Position emphasizes adherence to Rutgers Cancer Institute core values including integrity, collaboration, and respect.