Research Teaching Specialist II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Mar 06, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Teaching Specialist II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Medicine-Cardiology 5-Meb
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 Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The primary role of this position, under the direction of the Principal Investigators and Division's Research Director, is to manage daily clinical and other 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. These activities include but may not be limited to preparation of documents for submission to the Institutional Review Board ( IRB), Investigational New Drug/Device ( IND/ IDE) preparation and maintenance, submissions of letters of intent and protocols to be submitted to external IRBs. They will manage and maintain regulatory documents for the CRU, investigator-initiated, cooperative groups and industry trials. This position will assist in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training personnel in research, that comply with all pertinent regulations to ensure the accuracy and timely completion of all protocols, consent forms, amendments, annual re-approvals, serious adverse events, and IND/ IDE safety reports to the IRB. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Serves as primary point of contact with internal and external collaborators including the sponsor, clinical research organization, institutional review board, principal investigator and the study team. Communicates and collaborates specific study requirements to the research team, including internal and external parties, sponsor, monitors, and PI or investigators. Performs and manages multiple research and technical operations independently or as assigned (including preparing, compiling and coordinating regulatory document submission for pharmaceutical and clinical research organization, IRB correspondence, ensuring data quality by performing regular audits according to Standard Operating Procedures with high precision) followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions. Assists with the preparation of proposals, formal applications and justifications for grant applications. Develops recommendations regarding budget proposals for the research projects and actively work with finance team to generate and reconcile invoices for study-related payments. Assists in the establishments of performance standards including regulatory compliance as well as to write and/or maintain standard operating procedures, department working practices ensuring FDA commitments are met and are as per standard medical practices from study start-up till close-out. Assists with the instructing and training of clinical research coordinators, research assistants, and fellows to develop the skills necessary on adherence to compliance policies and procedures in research.
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	70041.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	84083.00
Annual Maximum Salary	99858.00
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 plus two (2) years of related regulatory research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience required.
Certifications/Licenses	Association of Clinical Research Profession (ACRP), SOCRA or other research certification (or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire) required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to manage independent projects and meet deadlines. Excellent organizational and communication skills required. Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical skills and the ability to think creatively with excellent leadership skills. Proficiency with Internet applications and in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management. Must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external team members. Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multitask and work well under pressure. Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
Preferred Qualifications	Bilingual skills in Spanish.
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: Office environment with moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0512
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

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