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Research Project Assistant

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Research Project Assistant. Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator in the Center for Molecular Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) and under the guidance of the Lab Manager, the Research Project Assistant provides daily research support.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Administration of neuropsychological tests to human subjects
Manage and report the data of multiple projects
• Manage databases and subject files
• Screen and schedule research subjects
• Handle sensitive information regarding their participation
• Manage student workers in the lab
• Communicate key updates at lab meetings
• Assist the Lab Manager on IRB Continuing Review applications and on the preparation of various lab documents
• Work is performed in compliance with the procedures, policies, and processes of the Laboratory, CMBN, SASN, and Rutgers University
• Work is performed in a manner that furthers the mission of the Laboratory, CMBN, SASN, and RU-N
The position is grant funded and dependent on adequate external funding.