Assistant Research Coordinator

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Research Coordinator for the Rutgers Center for Advanced Biotechnology & Medicine in the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS).

The primary purpose of the Assistant Research Coordinator is to play an important role in supporting the successful execution of the NJKS initiative. The Assistant Research Coordinator will perform tasks related to participant recruitment, consent, follow-up and retention throughout the study. These tasks will require extensive use of online data management and tracking systems. The Assistant Research Coordinator will coordinate the assembly and shipment of biospecimen collection kits to and from study participants. Responsibilities will also be to assist with data collection and quality assurance, coordinate study logistics, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in public health and a solid understanding of health program operations, along with strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail. The ability to engage effectively with both study participants and the research team is essential to the smooth implementation and operation of study activities. Work will be performed mostly onsite for this position.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

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.

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

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Extensive sitting, standing, talking, listening and reading. Extensive sitting may be required for phone calls and Zoom calls. The ability to lift 15 pounds for the preparation of biospecimen kits is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Active environment with moderate noise and extensive interaction with research study participants, requiring the ability to respond flexibly to individual needs