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Research Teaching Specialist II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 14, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Teaching Specialist II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	Inst-Hth,Hth Care Pol&Agng Res
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 Teaching Specialist II for the Institute for Health ( IFH) within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS). The primary purpose of the Research Teaching Specialist II is to be responsible for the management of a medium-sized laboratory area. Designs and conducts highly specialized, technical research. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs various research and technical operations independently or as assigned, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions. Assists with the instructing and training of students, fellows, lower-level professionals and technicians in analysis, data management, etc. to develop the skills necessary to perform the required functions. Assists with the preparation of proposals, formal applications and justifications for grant applications. Compiles and presents statistical data with appropriate conclusions and recommendations pertinent to research activity. Maintain expertise in handling large datasets, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance databases, as well as survey data. Engage in scientific writing to develop statistical analysis plans and document methods and results of analyses for various research projects. Conduct data management and analysis using SAS or other statistical software, including performing data extractions, cleaning, and integration. Draft tables, figures, and methods and results sections for research manuscripts and reports. Develop and maintain statistical analysis plans (SAP) and accompanying documentation for feasibility and funded studies. Participate in study planning sessions to inform research design and statistical approaches.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
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 may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. 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.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	25S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	70041.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	84083.00
Annual Maximum Salary	99858.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 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	Master's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience working with healthcare claims data is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Lab environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2662
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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