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Rutgers The State University Research Teaching Specialist IV in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist IV
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department CINJ-Behavioral Sciences
Overview
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.
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.
Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist IV for the Behavioral Sciences division within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the purpose of the Research Teaching Specialist-IV (RTS-IV) position is to support research using digital approaches to understand and address the links between sleep/circadian rhythms, mental health, substance use, and cessation in underserved populations. Current lab projects include gaining a better understanding of the potential associations between sleep dysregulation and smoking behavior and cessation outcomes may enhance smoking cessation interventions for smokers. The RTS-IV will be involved in highly specialized and technical research within the lab, such as recruiting, monitoring, & contacting participants, conducting remote interviews/surveys and data collection, maintaining databases, and supporting dissemination of research findings.Among the key duties of this position are 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 containing findings, analysis, conclusion and recommendations (i.e., grants, narratives, position papers, etc.), as requested.
  • Research activities may require flexible (i.e., evening or weekend) activities on occasion per project demands.
  • 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.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 19S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 53343.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 63617.00
Annual Maximum Salary 75246.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Health Education), or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus one (1) year of related research experience is required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrated detail orientation; strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Skills with survey building software such as REDCap and experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS) and IRB submissions preferred.
Equipment Utilized
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.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2056
Posting Open Date 08/22/2024
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

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.

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