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Research Assistant

Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID
2023-10192
College
TUNY - School of Health Sciences
Position Type
Part-Time
Schedule Shift
9-5
Hours Per Week
2
Travel
None
Category
Research
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Overview

Under direct faculty supervision, the Research Assistant provides clerical/ research support to research projects in the School of Health Sciences. Job responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the research project and the Research Assistant’s experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in subject recruitment and screening.
  • Scheduling subject appointments.
  • Maintaining subject records and other confidential materials.
  • Performing literature searches and reviews on topics relevant to the research projects.
  • Assisting in developing data collection tools such as survey or interview questions.
  • Assisting in preparing paperwork associated with research projects such as IRB applications.
  • Setting up for data collection, cleaning, and storing equipment and supplies.
  • Assisting in data collection using methods such as survey administration, focus groups, or individual interviews or testing.
  • Managing and entering data on research software such as Qualtrics or SPSS.
  • Assisting in basic data analysis.
  • Writing summaries of the research findings and assisting in writing reports for publication.
  • Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

  • High School or GED Diploma additional education (i.e. college-level courses) in a field related to the research topic area, knowledge of research methods, and Bachelor’s degree preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize workload according to volume urgency etc.
  • Ability to input data and work with computer software programs
  • Familiarity with office equipment (phones, copiers, printers, & scanners)
  • Ability to learn and utilize new software and computer programs
  • Basic computation skills
  • Manage remote working schedules and interactions

Physical Demands

  • Extensive Use of Computers
  • Extensive time sitting and standing
  • Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Travel

  • Some travel may be required for data collection

Maximum Salary

USD $30.00/Hr.

Minimum Salary

USD $20.00/Hr.

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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


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