Temporary Research Assistant

Rutgers-The State University - New Brunswick, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

New Brunswick, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Research Assistant will work independently to coordinate studies at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - Department of Medicine. The incumbent will assist with the maintenance of the human plasma biobank, screen research participants for protocol eligibility, participate in the informed consent process, perform phlebotomy on consented subjects, and process biospecimens in a laboratory setting. This position is responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting. The incumbent will be tasked with compiling and reporting on each study, including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. The RA presents this information at research staff meetings and ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies, including the local Institutional Review Board (IRB). Among the key duties of this position are the following: Recruiting, consenting, and retaining study subjects (from diverse ethnicities). Collection of clinical data from subjects and/or medical records. Creation and management of documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other study related activities. Performs phlebotomy on consented study subjects. Handles, processes, and ships biospecimens. Manage long-term archiving of biospecimens and correlating metadata. Thorough knowledge of research study, study rationale, and study subjects. Keeps neat, thorough, and up-to-date records of procedures and analyses, using paper and electronic platforms including Microsoft Excel. Compiles and analyze complex data and present results with appropriate conclusions and recommendations. Timely and accurate entry of data into research databases. Regularly audits database for errors and obtains missing information. Assists in conducting a continuous program of research and development. Recognize problems, alert the supervisor as needed, and communicate all changes. Track and manage short and long-term study plans according to the goals of Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate studies at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - Department of Medicine.
• Assist with the maintenance of the human plasma biobank.
• Screen research participants for protocol eligibility.
• Participate in the informed consent process.
• Perform phlebotomy on consented subjects.
• Process biospecimens in a laboratory setting.
• Compile and report on each study, including protocol activity and accrual data.
• Present information at research staff meetings.
• Ensure compliance with federal and local agencies, including the local Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Recruit, consent, and retain study subjects from diverse ethnicities.
• Collect clinical data from subjects and/or medical records.
• Create and manage documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other study-related activities.
• Handle, process, and ship biospecimens.
• Manage long-term archiving of biospecimens and correlating metadata.
• Maintain thorough records of procedures and analyses using paper and electronic platforms.
• Compile and analyze complex data and present results with conclusions and recommendations.
• Timely and accurately enter data into research databases.
• Regularly audit database for errors and obtain missing information.
• Assist in conducting a continuous program of research and development.
• Track and manage short and long-term study plans according to the goals of Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and relevant patient care experience with demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to understand and communicate in English.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.