Research Teaching Specialist II

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist II

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department CINJ-Surgical Gastroinstestinal Onc Overview Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist II in Surgical Oncology within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Teaching Specialist II is responsible for the management of a medium-sized research laboratory specializing in cancer epidemiologic, health services and clinical research..

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Assist in the design, coordination and conduct of research projects.

Manage participant recruitment and enrollment in studies at CINJ and other research sites.

Manage participant tracking database for longitudinal follow-up of participants.

Collect patient information from electronic health record.

Assist PI in survey development and administer surveys to study participants.

Maintain database of participant demographics and survey responses through study's electronic data base.

Prepare and submit research related regulatory documents to the IRB including initial application, annual progress reports, consent forms, amendments and modifications for investigator initiated and industry sponsored clinical studies.

Manage project timelines and coordinate with co-investigators and consultants as needed.

Maintain records, files and laboratory research databases

Access and utilize data from large population-based data sets, comfortable running basic statistical programs.

Be responsible for research specimen tracking, processing, organization, and analysis.

Maintain detailed records of all experiments and activities.

Assist with manuscript and presentation preparations.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 25S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 65083.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 78131.000 Annual Maximum Salary 92788.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE, Local 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to https:// uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https: // finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health- insurance.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's Degree in a relevant science/public health plus two (2) years of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to follow laboratory safety policies and perform standard laboratory procedures.

Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and ability to publish scientific research papers/articles.

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior research experience in health services, epidemiology, and/or clinical research experience including work with research subjects, collection of clinical samples, clinical data and familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation, supervision of research staff and students.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Laboratory environment.

Moderate noise.

Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs, and possible exposure to infectious, communicable diseases, and radioactive materials.

Universal precautions are mandatory.

Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST0450

Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown 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

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Do you have a Master's Degree in a relevant science/public health plus two (2) years of related research experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience?

Yes

No

Do you have prior research experience in health services, epidemiology, and/or clinical research experience including work with research subjects, collection of clinical samples, clinical data and familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation?

Yes

No

Are you computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint?

Yes

No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application