"Temporary Research Assistant (Research) (Multiple Vacancies)"

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant (Research) in the Department of Medicine – Infectious Disease within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

The Temporary Assistant (Research) will perform data management and programming tasks. The data management tasks include using SAS programming language for quality assurance of collected data (clinical, laboratory, demographic), using Tableau software for creating and maintain dashboards, routine data management tasks for data transmitted from the international sites, manuscript development, proposal assistance and other relevant scientific activities.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Works with Data Managers and research coordinators to develop SAS scripts for quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Works with our staff and stakeholders to create ad hoc databases for analysis using programming language.
• Creates and maintains interactive dashboards on Tableau under DOMC staff supervision.
• Works with investigators, statisticians and study coordinators in design and set-up of case report forms (CRFs) for specific clinical, translational, and basic science protocols.
• Assists study coordinators and data managers in preparing appropriate and detailed standard operating procedures, training manuals and other materials for study conduct and data collection in the clinic, field and laboratory.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma with current enrollment in undergraduate studies required.
• Proficiency with SAS/R programming language, Microsoft Office software applications including word processing and excel, online searching, and email, and fluency with learning new software applications highly desirable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment. Remote until further notice.