Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Student Assistant (Research) |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department |
SHP-Rehab & Movement |
| 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.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
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. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers School of Health Professions (
SHP) is seeking a Student Assistant to work in the Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences department.
As part of a grant award through the Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (
REACH) program, the Student Assistant will assist with data collection, data analysis, and other tasks related to the project.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Completes the appropriate training to serve as a research assistant (CITI training, project-specific training with the PI).
- Assists with a retrospective chart review project by extracting data from electronic charts and processing data
- Assists with focus group transcription checking and content analysis as directed by the PI.
- Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
99H |
| Salary Details |
$17 per hour |
| Minimum Salary |
15.49 |
| Mid Range Salary |
75.00 |
| Maximum Salary |
150.00 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Working Hours (per week) |
5 hours per week |
| Standard Hours |
20.00 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. |
| Union Description |
Student Hourly Employees |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
None |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program in SLP or related field such as Linguistics, Speech & Hearing Sciences.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Undergraduate experience with research (preferred).
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
- The role is mainly sedentary; the candidate should have adequate visual and fine motor skills to review electronic charts and record data on a computer or tablet; the candidate should have adequate listening and note-taking skills to assist with focus groups and time management skills to meet the demands of the position while also being a full time student.
- The candidate must have the ability to independently travel to and from the work sites.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment will be indoor facilities in the Stanley Bergen Building in Newark and remote site (student's home).
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST1478 |
| Posting Open Date |
07/08/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Newark (RBHS) |
| City |
Newark |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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