Research Project Assistant

Rütgers Ag - New Brunswick, NJ

Full-time

New Brunswick, NJ

About the position

The Research Project Assistant at Rutgers University will play a crucial role in supporting the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH) by managing participant recruitment, screening, and data collection for various research projects. This position is integral to advancing health and wellness research, particularly focusing on community outreach and engagement with diverse populations, including Chinese immigrants.

Responsibilities

• Manage participant recruitment and screening processes.
• Obtain consent from study participants.
• Coordinate study schedules and logistics for data collection.
• Conduct data collection and related administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the study team to ensure project milestones are met.
• Support ongoing research projects involving community outreach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Psychology, or related social sciences fields, or equivalent research experience.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel for participant recruitment and data collection.
• Excellent computer literacy.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with community organizations for participant recruitment.
• Ability to speak Cantonese is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees.