Research Teaching Specialist I

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

May 06, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Teaching Specialist I
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 I for the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Research Teaching Specialist I is to work with the IFH Data Core be responsible for the management of a medium-sized laboratory area. The position is also responsible for conducting research for faculty and the design and conduct of highly specialized technical research. Technical research involves systematic investigation and analysis of technical issues, processes, and innovations, typically in fields like engineering, science, or technology. It focuses on developing new solutions, improving existing technologies, and gaining a deeper understanding of complex technical problems. This research is often applied and practical, aiming to solve real-world problems it will support initiatives to the internal core involving data analytics to make the date research ready using technical knowledge and methods. Gathering data through methods like experiments, simulations, or surveys, and then analyzing it using statistical or other quantitative techniques. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Meets with the chair, faculty (Principal Investigator) to participate in the establishment of goals and objectives for the laboratory consistent with the budgetary, manpower and policy framework of the department or decision. As individual researcher performs complex or novel assignments which often require the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Establishes performance standards as well as the selection of methodology and instrumentation. Synthesizes and presents various research and technical operations independently or as assigned, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions. Compiles and presents statistical data with appropriate conclusions and recommendations pertinent to research activity. Supervises and provides guidance for full-time junior analysts, students, fellows, lower-level professionals and technicians in analysis, data management, etc. to develop the skills necessary to perform the required functions. Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs. Advises on the preparation of proposals, formal applications and justifications for grant applications. Steers grant writing and project proposals by detailing anticipated data analysis strategies and potential outcomes. Utilizes SAS programming skills to manage and analyze large relational research databases. Executes data management and analysis using SAS or other statistical software, including performing data extractions, cleaning, and integration. Maintains expertise in handling large datasets, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance databases, as well as survey data. Creates medication use calendars for longitudinal studies by coordinating, managing and linking datasets across multiple sources. Drafts and reviews tables, figures, and methods and results sections for research manuscripts and reports and presents analysis results in both written and oral formats. Develop and maintain statistical analysis plans (SAP) and accompany documentation for feasibility and funded studies.
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	28S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	84393.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	102714.00
Annual Maximum Salary	121033.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	CWA 1031
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	Ph.D. in a relevant science, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) or more years of related research experience. Experience working with healthcare claims data is required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Prior supervisory/lead experience an asset.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0995
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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