Research Teaching Specialist V

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist V
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department RWJ-Neurology-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 V for the Department of Neurology at the Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Teaching Specialist V 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. 
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
FLSA Exempt
Grade 17S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 44508.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 52966.000
Annual Maximum Salary 62387.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science. 
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
  • 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.
  • Should be detail oriented, and possess excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills.  
Preferred Qualifications
  • Two (2) years prior research experience.
  • Prior experience in clinical trials.
  • Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin Chinese. 
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Must be able to lift or exert force up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Special Conditions

Posting Number 21ST2903
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick
Location Details




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