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Rutgers University

Research Support Associate

New Brunswick, United States

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

RWJ-Child Health Institute

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 Support Associate for the Child Health Institute of NJ at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of Dr. Morgan Firestein (Principal Investigator) the Research Support Associate (RSA) will assist in multiple aspects of the lab’s research, including study design; participant screening and recruitment; and data collection, management, and analysis. In addition, the research support associate will also have opportunities to develop independent research projects and help organize and participate in outreach activities. The applicant should have a strong background in psychology, neuroscience and/or biology. Applicants must be able to conduct independent experiments and prepare written and oral reports. The RSA is expected to maintain a high level of communication with the PI. The RSA will be responsible for enrolling eligible pregnant individuals into a longitudinal study focused on understanding the role of prenatal extracellular vesicles in shaping brain development and infant behavior. The RSA will screen patients within the RWJMS/RBHS system for eligibility, and when appropriate, will present the study to eligible patients and obtain written informed consent. The RSA will be responsible for managing the conduct of the study through conducting infant and child neurobehavioral assessments, tracking participants’ involvement in the study procedures, maintaining regular contact with the participants, and scheduling participants for remote and in-person study procedures. The RSA will also be responsible for coordinating the timely collection, processing, and storage of biospecimens. The RSA will also be responsible for data entry, data management, and data analysis, which may result in opportunities to present original data at professional research conferences and through published manuscripts. The RSA will participate in lab meetings, research in progress seminars, and manage day-to-day operations of the lab, including the training of new personnel and purchase requests for lab supplies.

Qualified candidates should be a recent graduate; bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in psychology or biology. Prior experience with psychology, biology and/or a relevant clinical field is required.

As part of their career development to transition to the next phase of their career, the RSA will be trained in improving their experimental design skills and their oral and written presentation skills. Multiple resources for career development to aid with these requirements will be provided by the PI.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Screen patients for enrollment eligibility; approach and enroll eligible patients into the study.
Track participant progress and completion of study procedures.
Communicate with participants both verbally and through written communications in Spanish.
Maintain regular, professional contact with study participants and schedule study visits (remote and in-person) in a timely manner.
Conduct infant and child neurobehavioral assessments.
Enter data, including signed consent forms, into secure data management systems.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

99S

Salary Details

Salary range: $45K - $55K based on experience

Minimum Salary

16.00

Mid Range Salary

20.00

Maximum Salary

30.00

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

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
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

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

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

40 hours/week

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Short-Term Assignments

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in psychology or biology, preferred.
Prior experience with psychology, biology and/or a relevant clinical field is required.
Must have a minimum of six (6) months of related research and/or clinical experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be fluent in both written and spoken Spanish and English.
Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties.
Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Applicant should be highly motivated, have excellent organizational skills, and be able to work collaboratively and independently under the guidance of the PI.
Must be able to assist in daily lab management.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of comfort in working with infants, young children, and parents is strongly.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.
Must be able to work in a clinical environment.
Must be able to perform laboratory research.
Some lifting may be required: such as office supplies, files, or light boxes up to 25 pounds.
Walking, standing, sitting is required.

Work Environment:

Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required laboratory safety training.
Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST1742

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)

City

New Brunswick

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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