Temporary Research Assistant

Temporary Research Assistant

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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) integrates education, clinical care, and research to improve human health. The Pediatrics department of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School seeks a Temporary Research Assistant to support feasibility studies of DNA‑sequencing based newborn screening protocols.

The position is a 12‑month temporary role, paid hourly at $35–$45 per hour, with full on‑site work arrangement. The primary purpose is to assist with the Begin NGS project, including recruitment, consent, result reporting, and data entry in Red Cap.

• Recruit newborn babies for the Begin NGS project.
• Obtain research consent from mothers of newborns.
• Report testing results to parents and the research team.
• Enter data of positive tests into Red Cap.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in biology or graduate degree in genetic counseling.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Experience in genetic counseling or clinical research.

• 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 (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The university policy provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, gender identity, disability status, and many other protected categories. For a non‑discrimination statement, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Have you completed an undergraduate degree in Biology or a graduate degree in Genetic Counseling?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application