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Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Study Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category
Staff & Executive
Department
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Overview
Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and
protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.
Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.
Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Study Assistant within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The primary purpose of the Research Study Assistant position is to assist the Cancer Institute of New Jersey’s multidisciplinary Oncology Clinical Research Team with collecting data from clinical trials created for pharmaceuticals, biologics, or devices. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of information transcribed from patient medical records onto study specific case report forms or into electronic data capture systems. Ensures protocol compliance per Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), institutional guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) set forth by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences(RBHS).
Among the key duties for this position are the following:
- Works with complex computerized records systems and maintains security and integrity.
- Maintains research record (e.g. patient consent, eligibility, Case Report Forms(CRF), registration confirmation, corresponding source documents, etc.) for all patients enrolled in the Cancer Institute of New Jersey clinical trials.
- Uses research databases efficiently to complete assigned tasks. As needed, attends training classes for understanding program.
- Enters data into the relevant data collection forms as per established protocol or project timelines. For protocols, this time should not exceed 10 days after each human subject visit.
- Handles data inconsistencies and revises case report forms in compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Using Oncore®, provides regular reports to the Disease Study Group (DSG) members and Principal Investigator on all studies to which he/she is assigned.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
1950
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
26.590
Annual Mid Range Salary
27.090
Annual Maximum Salary
27.900
Standard Hours
40.00
Union Description
Teamsters, Local 97
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.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Associate’s Degree in a relevant science or a related field (e.g. Public Health, Healthcare Administration, etc.).
- Applicants may substitute additional related experience such as laboratory, clinical or medical experience for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- The ideal candidate will be detail orientated, have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, hold self-accountable to high standards of professional excellence, be able to maximize resources and be resourceful, seeks and accepts personal and professional responsibility on a continued basis. Effective oral and communication skills.
- Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Oncore®.
- Must adjust hours to meet demands.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 2 years of Oncology experience preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to blood, urine, sputum, excrement, anti-neoplastic agents and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases that requires use of personal protective equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to blood, urine, sputum, excrement, anti-neoplastic agents and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases that requires use of personal protective equipment.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST3042
Posting Open Date
11/07/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University - 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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. 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.
