Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Teaching Specialist IV
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	SPH-CSCHE
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 School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist IV for the NJ Safe Schools Program, located in Piscataway, NJ. Under direction of the Principal Investigator, assists in the coordination and administration of specific phases of applied research, including interventions (educational and/or environmental), incident/injury surveillance and training evaluation data entry and analysis. In addition, performs field work, and presents results in written (including on-line) and oral formats. Goals include accurate, precise community and school-based applied research and practice, online asynchronous educational trainings, and electronic (and print) materials to empower diverse populations to reduce or prevent exposures and to make informed decisions about environmental and occupational safety and health. Responsibilities directly relate to the science and policy of environmental and occupational safety and health. In addition, this position co-supervises undergraduate student interns and MPH students (applied professional experiences) from Rutgers University, and facilitates collaborations with other NJ public universities for approved projects or proposals.  Among the key duties for this position are the following: Assists in the coordination and administration of specific phases of science-based in-person and online trainings as well as applied research, including interventions (educational and/or environmental), incident/injury surveillance and training evaluation data entry and analysis. Performs field work and presents results in written (including on-line) and oral formats. Assists with quantitative and qualitative data collection as well as reporting procedures including the development and preparation of abstracts, papers and presentations for conferences. Visits participants in field at homes, schools and other community locations as required. Establishes and maintains accurate records of phone and email contacts for applied field research. Assists with ensuring the dissemination of quality prints and online resources like educational materials and other information regarding program, research and policy activities. Initiates and composes appropriate correspondences in a clear and concise manner to internal and external sources. Assists in preparing grant proposals, interim and final reports for the funding agency or foundation, and program-related e-newsletters and conference abstracts and presentations for the public.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	19S
Position Salary	PS19S scale
Annual Minimum Salary	52503.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	62615.000
Annual Maximum Salary	74061.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Master’s Degree in Public Health, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, etc.) or a related applied discipline or a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, etc.) or a related applied discipline plus one (1) year of related research experience. Basic-to-Intermediate knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and PowerPoint are required, advanced knowledge preferred. Training in and proficiency with one or more standard statistical software packages (SAS, SPSS, R, STATA, etc.) is essential. Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle required.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s Degree plus one (1) year of experience preferred. Experience working with school districts and familiarity with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), NIOSH (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health), and EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) materials and programs preferred. Prior quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis experience preferred. Membership in relevant professional associations at state and national levels preferred.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2665
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	Piscataway, NJ

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