Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Principal Research Associate

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department
CINJ - Cancer Health Equity &

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Principal Research Associate within Cancer Health Equity and Engagement at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Principal Research Associate is responsible for the direction, planning, and coordination of highly specialized and technical biobehavioral and cancer disparities research and develops and directs personnel, technical and research staff, postdoctoral trainees, and graduate, medical, and undergraduate students. In addition, the Principal Research Associate leads the management of complex datasets and makes decisions and establishes work priorities on essential procedure-oriented operations. The Principal Research Associate also assists the Principal Investigator with study development, grant submissions, study execution, data management, quality control, regulatory activities, reporting, and the preparation of reports and manuscripts, while overseeing recruitment and other aspects of research studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Ensures complex studies including observational, risk communication, behavioral and health services intervention research (involving biospecimens, genetic information, clinical and/or patient reported data) and implementation science projects in cancer patients and persons at risk for cancer, including socioeconomically disadvantaged and underserved racial and ethnic populations are administered as per study protocol, including enrolling and retaining study enrollees as per study timelines.
• Provides strategic and operational leadership for study implementation, including weekly quality assurance and quality control reviews across all research activities. Oversees subordinate project staff and subcontractors, ensuring standardized implementation of study protocols, adherence to regulatory and sponsor requirements, maintenance of data quality, timely achievement of project milestones, and consistent execution across participating sites.
• Oversees research progress of postdoctoral research fellows, students, and employees. Assigns research projects to staff based on assessment of technical skills and scientific ability.
• Assists the PI with writing research grant proposals and manuscripts.
• Writes and revises IRB and other types of study protocols, standard operating procedures and progress reports. Maintains a log of existing projects, and pro-actively monitors due dates.
• Writes, edits, and provides guidance to staff personnel for research materials, institutional board proposals and reports, papers, posters and abstracts.
• Provides slides and figures for presentations and papers to be submitted for publication, research posters, and web photos.
• Works with off-site collaborators and contractors and government agencies and monitor performance of each on a regular basis.
• Oversees and maintains budget controls. Ensures research team adheres to budgetary guidelines and implements study within budget. Writes justifications for initial budgets and re-budgeting when necessary. Approves all expenditures. Works with the Division of Grants and Contracts in finalizing fiscal year-end progress reports. Develops budgets for grants and research proposals.
• Works with the Program Director to coordinate and conduct all research activities, including patient recruitment and follow-up. Trains, supervises, valuates and/or disciplines subordinate staff. Conducts orientation and ensures the integration of new staff members into the Department and work unit. Coordinates schedules with research team and key stakeholders to ensure efficient performance of studies. Provides ongoing training to staff and ensures quality control and scientific integrity.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
32S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
105266.000

Mid Range Salary
128315.000

Maximum Salary
151360.000

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

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
CWA 1031

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• PhD degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus five (5) or more years of relevant work experience.
• This combined experience must involve human subjects research, enrolling people in clinical trials and proactively collecting data from people (e.g., surveys).

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in the coordination of administrative and fiscal activities as well as the ability to formulate and expedite policies and programs.
• Experience/knowledge with statistical software required.
• Excellent quantitative skills and excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Must work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Epic electronic record data is preferred.

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: Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1746

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

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.