Research Teaching Specialist V
Rutgers University
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Job summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist V in the Behavioral Sciences section of the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the PI, Laboratory Manager or Research Teaching Specialist I, the specialist performs research activities and applies standard techniques and procedures.
Essential duties include coordinating study progress, recruiting participants, creating surveys, managing data, and preparing reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
- Experience in research support and data handling is preferred.
- Ability to adhere to protocols and IRB processes.
Responsibilities
- Participates in all aspects of research and monitors study progress.
- Recruits, screens, consents, and enrolls participants per project timelines.
- Creates surveys using survey software programs and conducts surveys per protocol.
- Responsible for study data entry, data management, preliminary data screening, and data cleaning.
- Assists with progress reports, regulatory and study accrual/progress updates.
- Prepares and maintains regulatory documentation, including IRB, OnCore, and Clinicaltrials.gov as needed.
- Actively participates in study-related meetings and develops agendas/minutes.
- Conducts targeted literature searches and supports manuscript/grants preparation.
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Job description
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
Department CINJ - Sec Behavioral Sciences
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 V within the Behavioral Sciences section at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Laboratory Manager or Research Teaching Specialist I, the Research Teaching Specialist V performs research activities. Additionally, the Research Teaching Specialist V performs work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Participates in all aspects of research and ensures compliance with study protocols. Monitors progress of projects. Reports to the Principal Investigator on project progress, problems, and the need for adjustments.
- Recruits, screens, consents, and enrolls participants for studies per project timelines. Ensures participant completion of study activities per protocol. Maintains study recruitment, accrual, and participation documents and incentives.
- Creates surveys using survey software programs as directed. Conducts remote qualitative interviews/surveys and administers surveys per study protocol. Abstracts information from medical records per protocol, maintaining confidentiality of data.
- Responsible for study data entry, data management, preliminary data screening, and data cleaning throughout the project. As directed, provides support in other data processing and analysis. Prepares reports as requested.
- Assists with progress reports, administrative, regulatory, and study accrual/progress updates for all assigned studies.
- Prepares and maintains regulatory documentation, including IRB , OnCore, and Clinicaltrials.gov as needed.
- Actively participates in study related meetings and conference calls. Develops meeting agendas and minutes and presents reports and study updates.
- Conducts targeted literature searches and web searches. As directed, provides support in the preparation of presentations. Assists in the preparation of publishable manuscripts and grants.
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Grade 17S
Minimum Salary 49883.000
Mid Range Salary 59362.000
Maximum Salary 69920.000
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.
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
Full Time
Standard Hours
Standard Hours 37.50
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
HPAE 5094
PeopleSoft
Staff - 12 month
ABP
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Health Education).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated detail orientation; strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and interpersonal skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Research activities may require flexible (i.e., evening or weekend) activities on occasion per project demands.
- Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Prior research experience an asset.
- Skills with survey building software such as REDCap and experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS ) and IRB submissions preferred.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
26ST1914
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Downtown New Brunswick
NJ
Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist V Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department CINJ - Sec Behavioral Sciences 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 V within the Behavioral Sciences section at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Laboratory Manager or Research Teaching Specialist I, the Research Teaching Specialist V performs research activities. Additionally, the Research Teaching Specialist V performs work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Participates in all aspects of research and ensures compliance with study protocols. Monitors progress of projects. Reports to the Principal Investigator on project progress, problems, and the need for adjustments.
- Recruits, screens, consents, and enrolls participants for studies per project timelines. Ensures participant completion of study activities per protocol. Maintains study recruitment, accrual, and participation documents and incentives.
- Creates surveys using survey software programs as directed. Conducts remote qualitative interviews/surveys and administers surveys per study protocol. Abstracts information from medical records per protocol, maintaining confidentiality of data.
- Responsible for study data entry, data management, preliminary data screening, and data cleaning throughout the project. As directed, provides support in other data processing and analysis. Prepares reports as requested.
- Assists with progress reports, administrative, regulatory, and study accrual/progress updates for all assigned studies.
- Prepares and maintains regulatory documentation, including IRB , OnCore, and Clinicaltrials.gov as needed.
- Actively participates in study related meetings and conference calls. Develops meeting agendas and minutes and presents reports and study updates.
- Conducts targeted literature searches and web searches. As directed, provides support in the preparation of presentations. Assists in the preparation of publishable manuscripts and grants.
FLSA Exempt Grade 17S Salary Details Minimum Salary 49883.000 Mid Range Salary 59362.000 Maximum Salary 69920.000 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 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 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Health Education).
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated detail orientation; strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and interpersonal skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Research activities may require flexible (i.e., evening or weekend) activities on occasion per project demands.
- Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Prior research experience an asset.
- Skills with survey building software such as REDCap and experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS ) and IRB submissions preferred.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment. Moderate noise.
26ST1914
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Downtown New Brunswick
New Brunswick
NJ
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