Research Teaching Specialist II

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist II Job Category Staff & Executive

• Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ-OB/GYN Office of the Chair Overview

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.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist II for the Department of OB/GYN and Reproductive Sciences at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The primary role of this position, under the direction of the Principal Investigator, is to manage daily clinical and population research activities and to function as the primary contact for various external collaborators, and interinstitutional departments to ensure compliance with institutional, federal, and state regulatory agencies.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists the PI and the team with the design, planning, and implementation of studies, including designing the statistical approach plans for data analysis.

• Prepares data collection forms, surveys, tables, and figures.

• Develops and implements data and statistical analyses, data collection systems, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.

• Interprets data and analyzes results using cutting-edge statistical techniques.

• Assist with drafting of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Exempt Grade 25S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 68938.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 82759.000 Annual Maximum Salary 98285.000 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 http://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, Preference will be given to Master's in Epidemiology, Biostatistics or Statistics. 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

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative, as appropriate.

• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools, and Microsoft Office suite.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary medical professionals, cancer patients, and cancer survivors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with intellectual property negotiations including patent applications, IND applications, and technology transfer agreements.

• Advanced Knowledge of programming for data management and advanced knowledge of cutting-edge statistical analysis skills for SAS /R implementation.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Attending meetings and regular computer use requires sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time. Due to the location of our clinical facilities, standing and walking can be expected up to 2/3 of the time. Typing and writing requires reaching with hands and arms up to 2/3 of the time. Lifting medical records, case report forms and laboratory supplies can require lifting up to 50 lbs. in addition to stooping, kneeling or crouching for such materials 1/3 of the time.

• Work Environment: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST2567 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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. 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 Master's Degree in a relevant science 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application