Research Teaching Specialist IV

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 29, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Teaching Specialist IV
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	CINJ-Pediatric Population Sci
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 Cultivating Diversity: making conscientious efforts in all we do to ensure that our leadership, scientists, clinicians, supporting staff, and trainees reflect the rich diversity of the state of New Jersey and the patient populations and communities we serve 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 IV ( RTS-IV) with the Rutgers Cancer Institute- Pediatrics/ PHO/Pediatric Population Science Department. Under the direction of the Section Chief or Program Development Specialist I, the RTS-IV will conduct highly specialized and technical research for the pediatric population science, outcomes, and disparities sciences research section. Among the key duties for this position are the following: Participates in all aspects of research and ensures compliance with study protocols. Monitors progress of projects. Reports to the Section Chief, Program Development Specialist I, and/or 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. Creates surveys using survey software programs as directed. Conducts focus groups, interviews, usability testing sessions, 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.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site 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 Science (e.g., Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Health Education) or Bachelor's Degree plus one (1) year experience required in a relevant science or related field (e.g., Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Health Education). Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
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, Access and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications	At least one (1) year of behavioral science research is preferred. Skills with survey building software such as REDCap and Qualtrics preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish 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	25ST0179
Posting Open Date	01/28/2025
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

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