Temporary Research Assistant (Junior Data Manager)

Rutgers University; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and/

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Temporary Research Assistant (Junior Data Manager) to support data management for infectious diseases protocols across sites. You will develop CRFs in REDCap, train staff, and ensure data quality for analysis by biostatisticians.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Public Health and experience with SAS or R, Excel, and data management. On-site work at Rutgers Newark and affiliated campuses is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health with one (1) year of data management experience or a Master’s Degree in Public Health with research database experience.
• Intermediate proficiency with statistical packages (e.g. SAS, R, MS Excel, MS Access, etc.).
• Good understanding of clinical research components – data collection, human subjects protection, quality assurance and control.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop REDCap case report forms (CRFs) aligned with approved protocols to capture clinical and laboratory data.
• Train volunteers/staff on instruments, data-gathering software, and data collection processes.
• Maintain and manage research databases using SAS; collaborate with statisticians to prepare datasets for analyses.
• Monitor data quality per SOPs for each protocol with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate QA/QC with international on-site staff and Rutgers study coordinators.

Skills

Data management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Training staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health

Master’s Degree in Public Health

Tools

SAS

R

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Temporary Research Assistant (Junior Data Manager)

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 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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant (Junior Data Manager) in the Department of Medicine- Infectious Diseases within the New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ). Under the direction of the Data Operations and Management Center ( DOMC ) Director and Program Manager, the Temporary Research Assistant (Junior Data Manager) is responsible for off-site study coordination and data management oversight of protocols positioned at international sites. The Junior Data Manager will provide study coordination of specific protocols and will develop case report forms consistent with clinical protocols and investigator input. The Junior Data Manager sets up SOPs for data collection sites to provide data capture and performs quality assurance audits to validate data in preparation for analysis by biostatisticians. Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Works with investigators and DOMC staff to develop REDCap case report forms (CRFs) consistent with the approved protocol to capture clinical and laboratory data.
• Facilitates and coordinates orientation and trains volunteers/staff on instruments administration, data-gathering software, and data collection.
• Maintains and manages research databases using SAS software. Works with statisticians in creating the appropriate databases from collected data for analyses.
• Monitors data quality per standard operating procedures for each protocol with minimal supervision.
• Coordinates QA/QC with international on-site staff and Rutgers Study Coordinators.

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 15.92

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary 150.00

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

Working Hours 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 requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. 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 Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health with one (1) year of data management experience or a Master’s Degree in Public Health with research database experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with statistical packages (e.g. SAS , R, MS Excel, MS Access, etc.).
• Good understanding of clinical research components – data collection, human subjects protection, quality assurance and control.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to learn and integrate other related computer applications into existing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer knowledge and graphic experience a plus.

Physical Demands

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to exert force up to thirty pounds.

Work Environment

• Occasional travel to different campuses.
• Occasional international travel may be requested.

Posting Number 26ST1660

City Newark

State NJ

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

Pre-employment Screening 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 in Public Health with one (1) year of data management experience or a Master’s Degree in Public Health with research database experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have intermediate proficiency with statistical packages (e.g. SAS, R, MS Excel, MS Access, etc.)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses

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