Research Project Coordinator I (Multiple Positions Available)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Job summary

Rutgers University—New Brunswick seeks a Research Project Coordinator I to support multiple studies within the PETS center. You will coordinate day-to-day activities, manage project teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while contributing to data collection and operational research tasks.

The role involves literature reviews, data management, and preparing reports, abstracts, and manuscripts. Hybrid work arrangements are possible, with standard full-time hours and a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific, quantitative, public health, or social science discipline plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates project activities and facilitates communication across the study team, collaborators, and external stakeholders.
• Ensures the successful completion of project goals and deliverables.
• Conducts comprehensive literature reviews to support research projects and grant proposals.
• Creates code lists, data dictionaries, and data collection forms.
• Assists in the conduct of data analyses as directed by faculty and staff.
• Assists in the preparation of study reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Coordinates outcome validation activities and may include medical record abstraction.
• Creates publication quality data tables and figures.
• Prepares IRB submissions and maintains electronic regulatory binders.

Skills

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Literature reviews

Data management

Manuscripts preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific/quantitative/public health/social science

Tools

REDCap

MS Office

Job description

Research Project Coordinator I (Multiple Positions Available)

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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Coordinator I (Multiple Positions Available)

Job Category

Job Category URA-AFT Administrative

Department

Department Institute for Health, Health C

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Coordinator I (Multiple Positions Available) for the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science ( PETS ). The Research Project Coordinator I provides comprehensive coordination and operational support for multiple research studies within the PETS Center. This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day study activities, coordinating project teams and stakeholders, maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting data collection and research operations, and ensuring the timely completion of project goals and deliverables. The role contributes to the successful execution of research studies through project coordination, regulatory oversight, health outcomes adjudication support, data management activities, and assistance in the preparation of presentations, reports, manuscripts, and other scholarly deliverables.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Coordinates project activities and facilitating communication across the study team, collaborators, and external stakeholders (including scheduling meetings, meeting agendas, meeting notes).
• Ensures the successful completion of project goals and deliverables.
• Conducts comprehensive literature reviews to support research projects and grant proposals.
• Creates code lists, data dictionaries, and data collection forms.
• Assists in the conduct of data analyses as directed by faculty and staff.
• Assists in the preparation of study reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Coordinates outcome validation activities (may also include medical record abstraction).
• Creates publication quality data tables and figures.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, sponsor, and institutional requirements.
• Creates and maintenance of electronic regulatory binders.
• Prepares IRB submissions.
• Works both independently and collaboratively to complete project tasks and contribute to the project’s success.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 05

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 68278.480

Mid Range Salary 84393.980

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 100509.480

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

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, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Union Description URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution degree in a relevant scientific, quantitative, public health, or social science discipline plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific, quantitative, public health, or social science discipline.
• Research experience in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, public health, or related fields.
• Experience supporting multiple research projects concurrently.
• Experience in maintaining regulatory compliance in research.
• Experience in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and formal study reports.
• Basic statistical knowledge and experience performing data analyses.
• Experience with REDCap.

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Office applications, REDCap.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST2058

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 11/05/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Coordinator I (Multiple Positions Available) Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department Institute for Health, Health C Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Coordinator I (Multiple Positions Available) for the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science ( PETS ). The Research Project Coordinator I provides comprehensive coordination and operational support for multiple research studies within the PETS Center. This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day study activities, coordinating project teams and stakeholders, maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting data collection and research operations, and ensuring the timely completion of project goals and deliverables. The role contributes to the successful execution of research studies through project coordination, regulatory oversight, health outcomes adjudication support, data management activities, and assistance in the preparation of presentations, reports, manuscripts, and other scholarly deliverables.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Coordinates project activities and facilitating communication across the study team, collaborators, and external stakeholders (including scheduling meetings, meeting agendas, meeting notes).
• Ensures the successful completion of project goals and deliverables.
• Conducts comprehensive literature reviews to support research projects and grant proposals.
• Creates code lists, data dictionaries, and data collection forms.
• Assists in the conduct of data analyses as directed by faculty and staff.
• Assists in the preparation of study reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Coordinates outcome validation activities (may also include medical record abstraction).
• Creates publication quality data tables and figures.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, sponsor, and institutional requirements.
• Creates and maintenance of electronic regulatory binders.
• Prepares IRB submissions.
• Works both independently and collaboratively to complete project tasks and contribute to the project’s success.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 05

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 68278.480

Mid Range Salary 84393.980

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 100509.480

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 26ST2058 Posting Open Date 11/05/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details 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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution degree in a relevant scientific, quantitative, public health, or social science discipline plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a current member of URA-AFT Administration?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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: Non-Discrimination-Statement .

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