Research Teaching Specialist V (Trenton, NJ)

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist V (Trenton, NJ)

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

Department CINJ-Cancer Registry-Research

Overview 

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:

VISION: 

Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION: 

Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES:

Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge

Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection

Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge

Cultivating Diversity: making conscientious efforts in all we do to ensure that our leadership, scientists, clinicians, supporting staff, and trainees reflect the rich diversity of the state of New Jersey and the patient populations and communities we serve

Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions

Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary 

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist V (Trenton, NJ) within the Office of the Director/Cancer Epidemiology Services/New Jersey State Cancer Registry at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The primary role of the Research Teaching Specialist V (RTS V) position, under the supervision of the ResearchTeaching Specialist I (RTS 1) or Supervising Research Scientist (SRS), is to perform research activities utilizing data from the NewJersey State Cancer Registry (NJSCR). Performs work requiring application of standard research techniques and procedures. Position will be located in Trenton, NJ with occasional travel to New Brunswick, NJ.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

• Performs various tasks in the conduct of epidemiological research, including subject recruitment, case validation, interviewing, and study database maintenance.
• Participates as needed in IRB protocol application, submission, modification process to ensure compliance and continuity to study management.
• Coordinates study mailings and other study communication materials.
• Effectively participates in research study meetings.
• Participates in the evaluation of existing procedures suggesting revisions where necessary, and proposing new procedures where required.

Position Status Full Time

Hours Per Week 

Daily Work Shift 

Work Arrangement 

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 17S

Position Salary 

Annual Minimum Salary 49097.00

Annual Mid Range Salary 58427.00

Annual Maximum Salary 68819.00

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

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or a relevant field.
• Must have valid driver’s license and possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Certifications/Licenses 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Demonstrated excellent organizational, coordination and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and an ability to set priorities and maintain deadlines.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in database and Microsoft Office Suite applications; willing to learn specialized software.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with research subjects and multidisciplinary health professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated and work effectively within the study team.
• This multi-site position requires working primarily in Trenton, NJ, with the ability to travel/report to New Brunswick, NJ as required.
• Additional travel to various locations throughout the state may be required.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience with cancer research and/or research experience in an academic medical center setting preferred.
• Prior experience with statistical software (e.g. SAS, SPSS), health/clinical background or bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus.

Equipment Utilized 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Sitting, standing, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs.
• Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions 

Posting Number 24ST2960

Posting Open Date 12/26/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Trenton

State NJ

Location Details 

• Position will be located in Trenton, NJ with occasional travel to New Brunswick, NJ.

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