Research Associate II (Research Coordinator)

$64,244 - $91,311/Yr

Rutgers University - Newark, NJ

Full-time

Newark, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Associate II (Research Coordinator) for the Medicine Department at NJMS- Infectious Disease. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s), Data and Operations Management Center (DOMC) Director and other leadership, the Research Associate II is responsible for on- and off-site study coordination and data management oversight of specific assigned scientific protocol(s). This activity includes implementing and monitoring quality control SOPs, conducting periodic monitoring visits, working with investigators at the sites to develop and implement protocols. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Coordinate and administer protocols and translate protocols into operational implementation and conduct at the foreign, domestic and Rutgers sites. Report adverse effects (AEs) to Principal Investigator(s), Regulatory Coordinator, Institutional Review Board (IRB) & Study Sponsor. Provide specialized protocol, procedure and application (REDCap, FreezerPro specimen tracking) training to international site study team (investigators and staff). Provide visit specific case report forms, receives and reviews study needs. Assures timely responses to study inquiries and schedules regular 'monitoring' visits. Coordinate quality assurance/quality control activities with on-site staff and investigators. Maintain confidential patient records and study files (hard copy and electronic). Ensure that records and stored specimens are always secured and validated.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer protocols and translate protocols into operational implementation and conduct at the foreign, domestic and Rutgers sites.
• Report adverse effects (AEs) to Principal Investigator(s), Regulatory Coordinator, Institutional Review Board (IRB) & Study Sponsor.
• Provide specialized protocol, procedure and application (REDCap, FreezerPro specimen tracking) training to international site study team (investigators and staff).
• Provide visit specific case report forms, receives and reviews study needs.
• Assures timely responses to study inquiries and schedules regular 'monitoring' visits.
• Coordinate quality assurance/quality control activities with on-site staff and investigators.
• Maintain confidential patient records and study files (hard copy and electronic).
• Ensure that records and stored specimens are always secured and validated.

Requirements

• Ph.D or a Master's Degree plus three (3) years of experience in similar activities in scientific research.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.