Research Associate II

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-CARE-PCC
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 Associate II for the Rutgers Center for Advancing Research & Evaluation for Patient-Centered Care (CARE-PC) at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the guidance of the Director of Administration and Research Project Manager, is responsible for the conduct of specialized behavioral and social science research and evaluation across multiple projects; supervises project staff and coordinates activities within the Center. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supervises research project staff and coordinates tasks and schedules of staff across multiple projects. Trains project staff in study design, processes, and related computer software. In cooperation with the Director and Executive Director, conducts yearly evaluations of staff including providing individual goal setting. Provides input on data collection and database needs for the department’s grants and programs. Assists with training and ongoing monitoring of workflow for timeliness and accuracy of data collection by staff. Participates in study design including the development of study protocols, instruments, and databases to ensure conformance with goals and objectives of the department and the institution. Responsible for coordination of all aspects of primary research studies, including but not limited to study recruitment, enrollment, IRB compliance, data collection, maintenance, storage, and management, overall research information management, and ensuring project timeline adherence. Assists the Director of Administration and Research Program Manager in timely completion of all requirements of grant reporting including but not limited to progress reports, enrollment tables, and completion reports.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	23S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	63232.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	75764.000
Annual Maximum Salary	89873.000
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 http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. or equivalent in Public Health, social or behavioral science; or Master’s Degree as indicated plus three (3) years of related experience in a health research setting; prior supervisory experience is required. Demonstrated experience in quantitative data management.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Excellent computer skills, with working knowledge of software packages including, but not limited to: Atlas.ti; NVivo; EndNote; SPSS; Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST3325
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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