Research Teaching Specialist IV

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology within the School of Public Health. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Teaching Specialist IV is responsible for the management of a small research team, designs and conducts specialized research projects, and assists with supervision of other research technicians and graduate students.Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists in the establishment of performance standards, as well asin the selection of methodology and instrumentation related to research activities. Coordinates and tracks study activities including recruitment, quantitative and qualitative data collection, and biological sample collection. Creates, implements, and supervises other staff in conducting research and technical operations in New Jersey and at national study sites, independently or as assigned, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions. Assists with mentorship and supervision of students, fellows, lower-level professionals, and technicians in study procedures, instrumentation, etc. to develop the skills necessary to perform the required functions. Assists with the preparation of proposals, formal applications, budgets, and justifications for grant applications. Oversees data dissemination activities, including authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts and newsletters. Minimum Education and Experience Master's Degree in a relevant science, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science. One (1) year of related research experience (with Bachelor's Degree). Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Statistical Computing Programs (e.g., SAS , R, SPSS ). Electronic data collection platforms (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics). CITI Human Subjects Research Certification. OverviewNew 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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

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