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Rutgers University

Project Manager

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Recruitment/Posting Title

Project Manager

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department

RWJ-CABM

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 Project Manager for the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS).

The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to manage and coordinate multiple research projects, including developing a cohort of individuals with and without HIV to study pulmonary function. The Project Manager will plan, direct, support, and coordinate multiple aspects of the research projects for the program aimed at understanding lung disease in people with HIV and those on prophylactic therapy. The Project Manager will supervise and support research staff and will oversee the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the launch of new research including protocol development and regulatory approval. The Project Manager will maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator and other members of the research team. Ensures that research is conducted in accordance with Good Research Practices guidelines as well as other institutional and sponsor regulations and guidelines.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Plans, directs, supports, and coordinates multiple aspects of the research program aimed at understanding lung disease in people with HIV, with the Principal Investigator.
Administers and formulates research project objectives and system development requirements, in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. Reports to the PI on project progress, problems and the need for changes.
Supervises and supports team project staff during program performance and participates directly in project implementation as required.
Prepares project plans and schedules, including requirements, tasks, work assignments, resources, and the inclusion of project milestones when reporting to Stakeholders.
Collaborates with research support staff in the CTSA to enroll individuals into study protocols.
Works with the HIV clinical staff to identify and enroll participants.
Ensures that all work and documentation meet the standards of the department and the project.
Establishes and maintains a centralized database for data curation and research project data tracking.
Develops and submits regulatory paperwork to entities such as Rutgers IRB and the NIH.
Develops and documents standard operating procedures (SOPs) for emerging projects and oversees the implementation of SOPs and the launch of new research.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

24S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

78910.000

Mid Range Salary

99823.000

Maximum Salary

120736.000

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

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 (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

MPSC - Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Sociology, Biology, or a relevant discipline is required. Plus, six (6) years of research coordination experience in public health or a related area.
Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prior experience with Human Subjects research is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills required.
Must understand and follow Good Research Practice Guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in Public Health or a relevant discipline is strongly preferred.
Experience with managing organizations and submitting grants is a plus.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing, sitting, walking, talking, seeing, and hearing. Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for administering evaluations and observing behavior. Computer data input required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT;

Laboratory and Office environment. Universal precautions are mandatory.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST2264

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Piscataway

State

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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