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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Research Laboratory Coordinator
Posting Number 23TM0380
Department SAS - Psychology
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS ) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff.
Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Laboratory Coordinator for the School of Arts and Sciences – Psychology department. This coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring the lab is prepared to resume in-person research activities. This position is particularly well-suited for post-baccalaureates seeking research experience prior to graduate programs in psychology.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Screens, schedules, and runs appointments for study participants.
- Manages daily activities and personnel in the lab, including managing files, databases, and physical and electronic materials relevant to the on-going study in an accurate and organized fashion.
- Tracks, schedules and conducts follow up appointments in accordance with protocol.
- Assembles all participant data files (physical and electronic) in an organized fashion with great attention to detail and accuracy while ensuring participants’ confidentiality is protected.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date databases, regularly updating participant tracking, data tracking, and payment databases.
- Corresponds appropriately within the lab to other study personnel, and externally (e.g., recruitment company, business office, IRB ).
- Conducts assessments and other study procedures with standardized research study protocol.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week 40
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA Nonexempt
Position Salary $20-$25 per hour
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a social science/health field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior coordination of clinical research.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as clinical skills.
- Experience working with SPSS , Qualtrics, and other data analysis software.
- Prior experience coordinating clinical psychology research.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in one or more of the following areas: (a) research in behavioral medicine, substance use, or psychophysiology , (b) clinical trial coordination, © data management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills.
Equipment Utilized
- The Research Lab Coordinator will use software such as Excel, SPSS and Qualtrics for data management.
- This skill is not required to obtain the position though general analytic skills..
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- The primary work environment will be 1 Spring St, the location of the ABUSA and REHAB Labs. Applicants will arrange own transportation to New Brunswick and should have a professional demeanor appropriate to a clinical psychology research setting and the ability to work effectively within a coordinated team.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Open Date 07/25/2023
Posting Close Date 08/01/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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 (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , 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 (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , 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.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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