Research Teaching Specialist V

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Teaching Specialist V


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


Department
CINJ - Pediatric Population Sc


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 section of Pediatric Population Science at the Rutgers Cancer Institute, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

Under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, the purpose of the Research Teaching Specialist V position is to engage in research lab activities. The Research Teaching Specialist V will support highly specialized and technical research within the lab.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Participates in 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.
• Supports recruitment, screening, enrollment, and consenting of participants for studies per project timelines. Ensures participant completion of study activities per protocol. Maintains study recruitment, accrual, and participation documents.
• Assists with creating surveys using survey software programs as directed. Under the direction of the PI, abstracts information from medical records per protocol, maintaining confidentiality of data.
• As directed, engages in data collection, including conducting semi-structured qualitative interviews and administering surveys per study protocol.
• Supports study data entry, data management, preliminary data screening, and data cleaning throughout the project, as assigned.
• As directed, provides support in other data processing and analysis. Prepares reports containing findings, analysis, conclusion and recommendations (i.e., grants, summaries, etc.), as requested.
• Enhances recruitment and data collection efforts given participants' busy schedules, research activities may require flexible (i.e., evening or weekend) activities on occasion per project demands. Any changes to the work schedule will be discussed with the PIs in advance.
• Assists with progress reports, administrative, regulatory, and study accrual/progress updates for all assigned studies.
• Under the instruction of the Principal Investigator, drafts materials for IRB submissions and renewals.
• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, supports targeted literature searches.
• Helps maintain the lab website.
• As directed, provides support in the preparation of presentations and assists in the preparation of 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
37.50


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 Psychology, Social Work, Health Education, or Public Health.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project responsibilities and deadlines.
• Computer literature with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Behavioral Science research experience is preferred.
• Written and oral proficiency in Spanish is a plus, though not required.
• Skills with survey building software such as REDCap and Qualtrics as well as qualitative software programs such as NVivo or Dedoose 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
26ST1420


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
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


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