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Rutgers University

Research Support Specialist

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933

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Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

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.

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Support Specialist for the Center for Advancing Research & Evaluation for Person-Centered Care at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the guidance of the Research Program Administrator and principal investigator(s), assists in the conduct of specialized behavioral and social science research and evaluation across multiple projects; participates in research activities within the Center.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

As directed, performs various behavioral and social science research and evaluation operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of the Center, including but not limited to conducting literature reviews; collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data using statistical software; and assisting with informed consent for research studies, responding to participant inquiries, and assisting participants with completion of paperwork.

Prepares spreadsheets and databases to support project activities; maintains organized and essential records of research activities, analyses, and results; and ensures accurate documentation of study progress and outcomes.

Assists in the design and implementation of behavioral and social science research studies and program evaluations.

Conducts literature reviews to gather relevant information and summarize findings for ongoing investigatory activities.

Prepares spreadsheets, reports, and presentations based on research findings and grant requirements; assists with manuscripts and progress reports.

FLSA Exempt

Grade Grade 17S

Salary Details Salary Details $49,883 Minimum Salary 49,883.000 Mid Range Salary 59,362.000 Maximum Salary 69,920.000

Benefits

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 Status Position Status Full Time

Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in public health, social or behavioral science or a related field plus one (1) year of experience.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in administrative support, patient/customer service, or research preferred.

Experience with Epic EHR and computer proficiency, including working knowledge of software packages such as EndNote, SPSS , Smartsheet, Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word, strongly preferred.

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 and/or remote work from home. Moderate Noise.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 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, social or behavioral science or a related field plus one year of experience?

Yes

No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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