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Rutgers The State University Research Teaching Specialist IV in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist IV
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department RWJ-Dept of Neurology- Pisc
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 IV for the department of Neurology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Teaching Specialist IV will assist with carry out and coordinate various aspects of research study, including patient recruitment and scheduling, technical support for cognitive testing and MRI, processing of blood and spinal fluid samples, organization of study visits and communication with study team, internal collaborators, and external sources.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • As directed, assists research team in conducting high quality research including maintaining knowledge of specific study guidelines, managing project data and assuring data consistency/security, and maintaining data documentation.
  • Coordinates study visits, contacts participants, maintains study schedules and appointments, and ensures that all research protocols are followed appropriately.
  • Implements recruitment and consenting of subjects for research studies, including attending community-based recruitment events; obtains signatures on consent forms and witnesses those forms; schedules appointments and meetings, explains procedures and research protocol.
  • Comfortably communicates to research participants with memory issues in a clear and concise fashion.
  • Obtains and documents patient information and medical history; organizes equipment and supplies required for testing; performs cognitive testing after appropriate training.
  • Prepares and summarizes research protocol data for reports and presentations of findings; prepares materials for research to run meetings.
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
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus 1 year prior research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint are required.
  • Must be able to work well on a team.
  • Must be able to assist older research participants with mobility issues getting on/off examination table.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Should be detail oriented, and possess excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Prior experience in clinical trials.
  • Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin Chinese.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs.
  • Work Environment: Office/cubicle environment. Research visit room. MRI facility. Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1865
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.

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