Research Associate III
Newark, NJ 
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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate III
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases
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 Statue University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Associate III for NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases. This position is under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s), and Senior Study Coordinator and other leadership, the Research Associate III is responsible for on- and off-site study coordination and data management oversight of specific assigned scientific protocol(s). This activity includes implementing and monitoring quality control SOPs, conducting periodic monitoring visits, working with investigators at the sites to develop and implement protocols.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Coordinates and administers protocols at the international sites.
  • Works with the Senior Coordinator and Investigators in ensuring protocol compliance.
  • Provides specialized protocol, procedure and application (REDCap, FreezerPro specimen tracking) training to international site study team (investigators and staff).
  • Will receive training in protocol conduct, monitoring and interacting with international collaborators from Senior Coordinator.
  • Provides visit specific case report forms, receives and reviews study needs.
  • Assures timely responses to study inquiries and schedules regular "monitoring" visits. Coordinate quality assurance/quality control activities with on-site staff and investigators.
  • Maintains confidential patient records and study files (hard copy and electronic).
  • Ensures that records and stored specimens are always secured and validated

Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 18S
Position Salary 50,363
Annual Minimum Salary 50363.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 59994.000
Annual Maximum Salary 70704.000
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 .



Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Master's Degree in Public Health, Biomedical Informatics with clinical or epidemiologic research database experience
  • OR a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT;
Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. Must be able to travel internationally for extended stays as determined by project need and availability.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0907
Posting Open Date 04/18/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
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 , 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:

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

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 years
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