Assistant Research Coordinator

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) seeks an Assistant Research Coordinator for the Department of Emergency Medicine at RWJ Medical School. Under the direction of the Research Director, you will coordinate and conduct clinical research and observational studies in Emergency Medicine with focus areas including in-hospital cardiac arrest, social emergency medicine, and ultrasound.

Your duties include recruiting and consenting participants, collecting data from subjects and records,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with human subjects research and IRB submission preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online data systems.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, consents, schedules and interviews study subjects.
• Collects quantitative and qualitative data from subjects and medical records.
• Creates and manages documents for IRB and other study activities.
• Prepares protocols, informed consent documents, modifications, renewals and IRB submissions.
• Abstracts data from medical records and enters data onto study forms.
• Maintains neat, up-to-date records of procedures and analyses.
• Ensures timely and accurate data entry into research databases and audits data.

Skills

Data collection

IRB coordination

Data entry

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

REDCap database

Job description

Position Details

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Position Information

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Research Coordinator for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Research Director, the Assistant Research Coordinator will oversee and participate in the coordination and conduct of clinical research and observational studies in Emergency Medicine. Current areas of faculty research interest and expertise include in-hospital cardiac arrest, social emergency medicine, and ultrasound.

Key Duties

• Recruits, consents, schedules and interviews study subjects.
• Collects quantitative and qualitative data from subjects and/or medical records.
• Creates and manages documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other study related activities.
• Prepares protocols, informed consent documents, modifications, renewals and other necessary documents for review by the IRB and/or sponsor.
• Abstracts data from medical records and enters medical information/data onto protocol specific case report forms, study flow sheets, and other required study forms; prepares abstracted/coded data for processing/analysis.
• Keeps neat, thorough, and up-to-date records of procedures and analyses, using paper and electronic platforms.
• Timely and accurate entry of data into research databases. Regularly audits database for errors and obtains missing information.

Salary Details

Minimum Salary: 58953.000

Mid Range Salary: 70476.000

Maximum Salary: 83479.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• 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

Position Status

Full Time

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Internet applications and in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, online search engines and fluency with learning new software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication (oral and written), and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management. Must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external team members. Demonstrates flexibility to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multitask and work well under pressure to meet time deadlines.
• Self-starter who is detail oriented, analytical, has strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Be highly motivated to obtain knowledge on project-related research topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred. .
• Experience with human subjects research and/or patient interaction in a clinical setting, preferred.
• Experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission and manuscript preparation strongly preferred.
• Experience with grant writing and budgeting, preferred.
• Interest in in-hospital cardiac arrest, social emergency medicine, and ultrasound, preferred.
• Experience with REDCap database software and implementing REDCap surveys and databases, preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Reading, standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment: Office environment with moderate noise.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 26ST1245
• Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick
• City: New Brunswick
• State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement