Research Support Associate

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Research Support Associate to assist in Health Informatics, coordinating patient recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance under the PI. You will liaise with the IRB and support study documentation and reporting.

Hybrid work may be available; the role is part-time with 30 hours weekly in Newark, NJ. The incumbent will contribute to manuscript preparation and data quality, ensuring adherence to study protocols and institutional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology or related field, required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant recruitment and enrollment.
• Manage study documentation and data systems.
• Support day-to-day research operations and data quality control.
• Serve as liaison with Rutgers IRB and assist with protocol submissions/amendments.
• Assist in preparation of abstracts and manuscripts with PI and staff.

Skills

Data collection

Data management

IRB familiarity

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Support Associate

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department: SHP - Health Informatics

FLSA: Nonexempt

Overview

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 universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, 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-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Research Support Associate to work in the Department of Health Informatics. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Support Associate will support the successful implementation and management of ongoing clinical research studies. Responsibilities include coordinating patient recruitment and enrollment activities, managing study documentation and data systems, and supporting day-to-day research operations. The Research Support Associate will serve as a liaison with the Rutgers Institutional Review Board (IRB), assisting with protocol submissions, amendments, and regulatory compliance. Additional duties include scheduling and coordinating participant visits and interviews, overseeing data collection and quality control processes, preparing reports, and collaborating closely with principal investigators and study staff to ensure adherence to study protocols and institutional guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Under direction, conducts participant screening and recruitment.
• Participates in the collection, organization, and management of data.
• Assists with facilitation of group and individual therapy sessions under supervision, in support of research or program activities.
• Supports day-to-day research operation in the lab.
• Serves as a liaison with the Rutgers IRB.
• Assists with regulatory oversight activities by supporting compliance with applicable research and institutional requirements.
• Conducts literature searches, as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of research abstracts and manuscript drafts, revisions, and submission in collaboration with the PI and graduate students.

Salary

• Minimum Salary: 32,219
• Mid Range Salary: 60,000
• Maximum Salary: 95,000

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

Part Time

Working Hours

30

Standard Hours

40.00

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

Short-Term Assignments

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology or related field, required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with data collection and management processes, maintaining accurate documentation, assisting with regulatory and IRB-related requirements, and collaborating with investigators and staff to ensure adherence to study protocols and institutional compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical and administrative settings, with exposure to research environments preferred.
• Experience with subject management and communication, project coordination, and academic writing, preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing.
• No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Hybrid work environment.
• Office Environment.
• Moderate Noise.

Location Details

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)

City: Newark

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

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