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Research Associate II (Data Manager)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Oct 22, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate II (Data Manager)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
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 NJMS- Infectious Diseases. 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 this 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.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	23S
Position Salary	$33/hour
Annual Minimum Salary	64244.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	76976.00
Annual Maximum Salary	91311.00
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	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

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 Details

Posting Number	24ST2471
Posting Open Date	10/21/2024
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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