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Rutgers University

Project Manager

Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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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 Project Manager for the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to manage and coordinate multiple research projects, including developing a cohort of individuals with and without HIV to study pulmonary function. The Project Manager will plan, direct, support, and coordinate multiple aspects of the research projects for the program aimed at understanding lung disease in people with HIV and those on prophylactic therapy. The Project Manager will supervise and support research staff and will oversee the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the launch of new research including protocol development and regulatory approval. The Project Manager will maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator and other members of the research team. Ensures that research is conducted in accordance with Good Research Practices guidelines as well as other institutional and sponsor regulations and guidelines. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Plans, directs, supports, and coordinates multiple aspects of the research program aimed at understanding lung disease in people with HIV, with the Principal Investigator.

Administers and formulates research project objectives and system development requirements, in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. Reports to the PI on project progress, problems and the need for changes.

Supervises and supports team project staff during program performance and participates directly in project implementation as required.

Prepares project plans and schedules, including requirements, tasks, work assignments, resources, and the inclusion of project milestones when reporting to Stakeholders.

Collaborates with research support staff in the CTSA to enroll individuals into study protocols.

Works with the HIV clinical staff to identify and enroll participants.

Ensures that all work and documentation meet the standards of the department and the project.

Establishes and maintains a centralized database for data curation and research project data tracking.

Develops and submits regulatory paperwork to entities such as Rutgers IRB and the NIH.

Develops and documents standard operating procedures (SOPs) for emerging projects and oversees the implementation of SOPs and the launch of new research.

FLSA

Exempt Grade

24S Salary Details Minimum Salary

78,910.000 Mid Range Salary

99,823.000 Maximum Salary

120,736.000 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Position Details

Position Status

Full Time Working Hours

Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift

Day Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Sociology, Biology, or a relevant discipline is required. Plus, six (6) years of research coordination experience in public health or a related area.

Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prior experience with Human Subjects research is required.

Strong oral and written communication skills required.

Must understand and follow Good Research Practice Guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in Public Health or a relevant discipline is strongly preferred.

Experience with managing organizations and submitting grants is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Standing, sitting, walking, talking, seeing, and hearing. Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for administering evaluations and observing behavior. Computer data input required. WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Laboratory and Office environment. Universal precautions are mandatory. Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 25ST2264 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS) City

Piscataway State

NJ Location Details

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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. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Sociology, Biology, or a relevant discipline?

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* Do you have six (6) years of research coordination experience in public health or a related area?

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