Research Teaching Specialist IV (Part-Time)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist IV (Part-Time) Job Category Staff & Executive Department Cancer Institute of New Jersey 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 (Part-Time) within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The purpose of the Research Teaching Specialist IV position is to support research that focuses on understanding and promoting health-related behaviors among individuals with cancer and those at risk for cancer, under the direction of the Program Manager of the Shared Resource and the Qualitative Research Scientific Director.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

• As directed, creates a user-friendly system for study tracking and data entry using already-developed systems.

• Participates in phone, electronic, and in-person communications and meetings with study staff.

• As directed, recruits and contacts study participants by telephone, online, or in-person.

• As directed, collects research data off-site or online, including but not limited to surveys, interviews, field observations, focus groups, and online forums.

• As directed, provides support in data processing, storage, organizing, and preparing data for qualitative analyses.

• Reviews, codes, and analyzes data with research team.

• Supports the preparation and dissemination of research findings through scientific posters, presentations, manuscripts, and community events.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 19B Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 26.950 Annual Mid Range Salary 32.160 Annual Maximum Salary 37.980 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description 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 Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or another health, social or behavioral science or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus one year of related research experience required.

• Additional experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated organizational, communication (oral and written), and problem-solving skills required.

• Strong personal initiative, attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to motivate and recruit study participants.

• Proficiency with qualitative research software such as Atlas.ti required. Ability to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends) as needed.

• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and EndNote. Bilingual (Spanish and English) skills an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of qualitative research experience, including data collection and analysis is preferred.

• Experience in managing research projects and working with survey and data management software such as RedCap is strongly 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 24ST0396 Posting Open Date 02/19/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Rutgers University

• 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 Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or another health, social or behavioral science or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus one year of related research experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application