Research Teaching Specialist IV

Rutgers The State University

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist IV
Job Category Staff & Executive – Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department CINJ-Pediatric Population Sci
Overview
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.
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.
Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist IV to work in the Amaro Research Lab within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Christina Amaro, the purpose of the RTS-IV position is to coordinate research lab activities. Broadly, the Amaro Research Lab aims to improve psychosocial outcomes for youth and families, including siblings, impacted by pediatric cancer and sickle cell disease. This RTS-IV role will focus on current research projects pertaining to:
  • Building and testing a web-based single-session intervention (SSI) for adolescent siblings of youth with cancer
  • Engaging with youth and parents through a Community Advisory Board
  • Using mixed methods, such as surveys and qualitative interviews
  • Conducting systematic and scoping reviews related to psychosocial interventions to support well-being in youth and families
The RTS-IV will be involved in highly specialized and technical research within the lab, such as recruiting participants, conducting qualitative interviews and data collection, maintaining databases, and supporting dissemination of research findings.Among the key duties for this position are the following:
  • Participates in all aspects of research and ensures compliance with study protocols. Monitors progress of projects. Reports to the Principal Investigator on project progress, problems, and the need for adjustments.
  • Recruits, screens, enrolls, and consents participants for studies per project timelines. Ensures participant completion of study activities per protocol. Maintains study recruitment, accrual, and participation documents.
  • Creates surveys using survey software programs as directed. Abstracts information from medical records per protocol, maintaining confidentiality of data.
  • Engages in data collection, including conducting semi-structured qualitative interviews and administering surveys per study protocol.
  • Responsible for study data entry, data management, preliminary data screening, and data cleaning throughout the project. As directed, provides support in other data processing and analysis. Prepares reports containing findings, analysis, conclusion and recommendations (i.e., grants, summaries, etc.), as requested.
  • Build, refine, and maintain content for the web-based single-session intervention for adolescent siblings of youth with cancer.
  • To enhance recruitment and data collection efforts given participants busy schedules, research activities may require flexible (i.e., evening or weekend) activities on occasion per project demands. Any changes to the work schedule will be discussed with Dr. Amaro in advance.
  • Assists with progress reports, administrative, regulatory, and study accrual/progress updates for all assigned studies.
  • Prepares materials for IRB submissions and renewals.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 19S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 53343.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 63617.00
Annual Maximum Salary 75246.00
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
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • A Masters degree in a relevant science or related field (e.g., Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Health Education), or a Bachelors degree plus one (1) year of research experience required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple project responsibilities and deadlines.
  • Computer literature with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least one (1) year of behavioral science research is preferred.
  • Individuals who wish to prepare for a career in psychology, public health, biomedical sciences, or affiliated field should apply for this position.
  • Applicants of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Written and oral proficiency in Spanish is a plus, though not required.
  • Skills with survey building software such as REDCap and Qualtrics as well as qualitative software programs such as NVivo or Dedoose preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions
  • Candidates must live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, or Delaware.
  • Current undergraduate students nearing graduation are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a completed bachelors degree by the time of the position start date.
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2283
Posting Open Date 09/25/2024
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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  • Date Posted: November 6, 2024
  • Location: New Brunswick, NJ