Research Teaching Specialist III

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation & leave

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers Cancer Institute in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III within Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes/Population Science. The role conducts data management and programming for epidemiologic research and may manage a small research program, providing data support to faculty in cancer epidemiology and health services research.

Essential duties include data cleaning, analysis, and database development, with collaboration across study teams; opportunities to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, data science, or related quantitative science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience is required.
• Experience with data management and analysis using statistical software (SAS, R) in epidemiologic/population science-related projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge in biostatistics and epidemiology and programming in the above statistical software is required.

Responsibilities

• As assigned, performs data cleaning, management, and programming (e.g., R, SAS) to support research activities.
• Supports components of epidemiologic research studies as assigned by the Principal Investigator, conducting epidemiological and related research, and communicates with primary data collection staff to resolve discrepancies in recorded data.
• Assists in organizing and conducting specialized research activities for a particular research project.
• May assist senior staff in supporting students, fellows, and research staff in data analysis and relevant research projects as assigned by the Principal Investigators.
• May assist with the coordination and evaluation of non-professional staff training.
• Conducts data processing and statistical analyses (e.g., regression, survival analysis).
• Develops and maintains databases, analysis code, and data dictionaries for research projects; ensures reproducible workflows.
• Conducts analyses and prepares tables and figures to assist in the preparation of presentations, lectures, manuscripts, and grant applications for the funding of research activities.
• Attends and contributes to study team meetings to provide updates on data-related tasks and flag issues with ongoing data collection or analysis.

Skills

Data management

Programming

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Education

Master's degree in biostatistics / epidemiology

Bachelor's degree in a relevant science

Tools

SAS

R

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Department

Department CINJ - EPI & Health Outcome

Overview

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION , MISSION , AND CORE VALUES :

VISION :

Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION :

Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES :

Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge

Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection

Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge

Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions
Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III within Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes/Population Science at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
The Research Teaching Specialist III conducts and coordinates all aspects of data management and programming in epidemiologic research. The Research Teaching Specialist III may be responsible for the management of a small-sized research program. The primary responsibility is to provide data management and programming support to fulfill the needs of faculty conducting cancer epidemiology and health services research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• As assigned, performs data cleaning, management, and programming (e.g., R, SAS ) to support research activities.
• Supports components of epidemiologic research studies as assigned by the Principal Investigator, conducting epidemiological and related research, and communicates with primary data collection staff to resolve discrepancies in recorded data.
• Assists in organizing and conducting specialized research activities for a particular research project.
• May assist senior staff in supporting students, fellows, and research staff in data analysis and relevant research projects as assigned by the Principal Investigators.
• May assist with the coordination and evaluation of non-professional staff training.
• Conducts data processing and statistical analyses (e.g., regression, survival analysis).
• Develops and maintains databases, analysis code, and data dictionaries for research projects; ensures reproducible workflows.
• Conducts analyses and prepares tables and figures to assist in the preparation of presentations, lectures, manuscripts, and grant applications for the funding of research activities.
• Attends and contributes to study team meetings to provide updates on data-related tasks and flag issues with ongoing data collection or analysis.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 22S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 61512.000

Mid Range Salary 73603.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 87239.000

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.

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

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description HPAE 5094

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

• Master’s Degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, data science, or a related quantitative science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience is required.
• Relevant experience includes conducting or being involved in data management and analysis using statistical software ( SAS , R) in epidemiologic/population science-related projects.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge in biostatistics and epidemiology and in programming in the above statistical software is required.
• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with large-scale datasets (e.g., genomic, clinical, or environmental exposure data) and/or familiarity with regression modeling, survival analysis, or high-dimensional data analysis is preferred.
• Exposure to genetic epidemiology methods (e.g., GWAS ) or environmental exposure modeling and/or experience with data visualization and reproducible workflows is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Office environment. Moderate noise.

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1041

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

State

State NJ

Location Details

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Master's Degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, data science, or a related quantitative science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

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

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