Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate II (Data Manager)

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases

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 Research Associate II for the Infectious Disease Department within New Jersey Medical School.

Under the direction of the Data Operations and Management Center (DOMC) Director and Program Manager, the Data Manager is responsible for off-site study coordination and data management oversight of protocols positioned at international sites. The Data Manager will provide study coordination of specific protocols and will develop case report forms consistent with clinical protocols and investigator input. The Data Manager sets up SOPs for data collection sites to provide data capture and performs quality assurance audits to validate data in preparation for analysis by biostatisticians.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Works with investigators and DOMC staff to develop REDCap case report forms (CRFs) consistent with the approved protocol to capture clinical and laboratory data.
• Independently writes SAS programs to maintain and manage large research databases.
• Facilitates and coordinates orientation and trains volunteers/staff on instruments administration, data-gathering software and data collection.
• Maintains and manages research databases using Access and SAS software. Works with statisticians in creating the appropriate databases from collected data for analyses.
• Monitors data quality per standard operating procedures for each protocol with minimal supervision.
• Coordinates QA/QC with international on-site staff and Rutgers Study Coordinators.
• Summarizes and analyzes data.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 23S

Salary Details 64,244

Minimum Salary 64244.00

Mid Range Salary 76976.00

Maximum Salary 91311.00

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 Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• PhD in a related science or a Master’s Degree in Public Health with research database experience plus three (3) years of experience in similar activities in scientific research experience as indicated.
• Minimum of 1 year of SAS programming experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with other statistical packages (R, MS Excel, MS Access, etc.).
• Good understanding of clinical research components – data collection, human subjects protection, quality assurance and control.
• Strong computer knowledge and graphic experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization y to learn and integrate other related computer applications into existing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to exert force up to thirty pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment.
• Occasional travel to different campuses.
• Occasional international travel may be requested.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST0435

Posting Open Date 02/25/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City Newark

State NJ

Location Details

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