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Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research AssistantJob Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department SHP-Clinical & Preventive Nutr Sci Overview
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
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Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
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Posting Summary
Rutgers School of Health Professions is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences. The Temporary Research Assistant will assist with the day-to-day operations and the ongoing research projects in the Rawal Nutrition and Health Lab. In addition the Temporary Research Assistant will work on IRB protocols, data collection and analysis, participant recruitment, and assist with preparation of research abstracts, manuscripts, posters and oral presentations.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary $17./hourly Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits
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Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility
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Posting Details
Posting Number 23ST1357Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details
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