Assistant Research Coordinator - Job at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ

Assistant Research Coordinator

New Brunswick, NJ

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Research Coordinator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Medicine-Endocrinology-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 universitywide, 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 an Assistant Research Coordinator for the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Assistant Research Coordinator assists with several research studies relating to Diabetes and Metabolism. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Recruiting, consenting, and retaining study subjects (from diverse ethnicities). Collection of clinical data from subjects and/or medical records. Creation and management of documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and other study related activities. Handling, processing, and shipping of biospecimens. Manage long-term archiving of biospecimens and correlating metadata. Thorough knowledge of research study, study rationale, and study subjects. May potentially assist with laboratory procedures, such as measuring insulin and c peptide by elisa. Keeps neat, thorough, and up-to-date records of procedures and analyses, using paper and electronic platforms Timely and accurate entry of data into research databases. Regularly audits database for errors and obtains missing information. Assists in the establishment of standard operating procedures for lab management and research efforts. Evaluates existing procedures and proposes modifications or changes in order to keep the methodology and procedures current. Comfortable learning new protocols and working with limited supervision and with the utmost research integrity.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	21S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	57111.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	68274.000
Annual Maximum Salary	80870.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 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	Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related experience. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses	Active driver's license and willingness to use personal transportation to collect or transport specimens in limited situations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proficiency with Internet applications and in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Statistics training and experience. Willingness to learn and perform bioinformatics analyses of high-throughput sequencing data. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management. Must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external team members. Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multitask and work well under pressure. Ability to work and make decisions independently. Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Must be well organized and detail oriented. Must be motivated to learn a new skill set.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SPSS, PRISM, R); familiarity with command line operating systems (e.g. UNIX); experience with REDCap database software.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Reading, standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 25 lbs. BSL2+ laboratory environment; exposure to study subjects in a clinical environment and exposure to research animal models. Work Environment: Office environment with moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1124
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

2 years