"Temporary Research Assistant - per diem"

Posted: 03-Dec-25

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Categories:

• Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
• Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 264247

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a per diem Temporary Research Assistant for the Center for Advanced Biotechnology & Medicine (CABM) within the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS).

The primary purpose of the per diem Temporary Research Assistant is to work virtually and over the phone with study participants for a group of related studies. The Temporary Research Assistant will perform tasks related to participant recruitment, consent, follow-up and retention throughout the study. These tasks will be performed in a virtual environment with extensive use of online data management and tracking systems. Work will be performed onsite at Rutgers CABM.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Accurately documents all contact with participants.
• Tracks participant progress in completing study activities and provides follow-up as needed.
• Coordinates the mailing and delivery of biosample kits to participants according to requested dates and times.
• Schedules and conducts virtual meetings with participants related to study consent and questions about the study.
• Assists with data collection and database management.
• Attends weekly meetings with the research team as well as project-specific trainings.
• Provides ongoing project support by taking meeting minutes, scheduling follow-up meetings and general administrative duties.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate / graduate student OR recent graduate in a relevant field.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.

City: Piscataway, NJ

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Extensive sitting, standing, talking, listening and reading

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Active environment with moderate noise and extensive interaction with research study participants, requiring the ability to respond flexibly to individual needs

Salary: $20.00/ hour

Posting Number: 25ST2463