Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Work Assistant, Multiple Vacancies

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

Department RWJ-Medicine-Cardiology 5-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 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.

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 a Work Assistant for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Work Assistant, under the direct supervision of the Research Director of the Division, will assist in activities to support and grow the Clinical Research in the Division. These activities include, but may not be limited to supporting lab testing, including setup, processing and shipping, ordering of supplies, developing source documents, data entry, record maintenance and archiving, study visit tracking, assisting with budget preparation and registration of study subjects. IRB submission and maintaining compliance with IRB, HIPAA, and FERPA guidelines, and engaging scientifically in grant applications.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Work closely with supervising research director and principal investigator(s) to develop protocols for clinical research proposals, organize research activities and maintain effective communication between project staff, external collaborators, funding agencies, and regulatory entities.
• Follow protocol guidelines in the collection of clinical data and/or administration of clinical tests. Coordinate, implement and manage procedures to collect data from patient charts, medical records, prescreening interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources. Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies (such as IRB, HIPAA, and FERPA guidelines); identify problems and/or inconsistencies and monitor patient progress to include documentation and reporting of adverse events; recommend corrective action as appropriate.
• Assist with and oversee ongoing research studies based on the research protocols, including subject recruitment, data collection, database entry and management, statistical analysis and administrative duties.
• Supervise consenting activities, maintain study databases at the highest level of completeness and accuracy, and safeguard the safety and the right to privacy for study participants.
• Maintain documents required for the regulatory binder, investigative drug binder and any other document repositories required by the principal investigator, or regulatory entities.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Salary Details $18-$22/hour

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Mid Range Salary 0.00

Maximum Salary 0.00

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility None

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be capable of independent decision-making, and multitasking.
• To be successful, the candidate must have excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree preferred in a relevant science or a related field (e.g. biological sciences, biomedical engineering, public health, business administration).
• Understanding of the software program Oncology Collaborative Research Environment (Oncore).
• Experience with electronic medical record management systems (Epic/SCM).

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
• Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 24ST2168

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

Location Details

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