Research Teaching Specialist III

Research Teaching Specialist III

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III within Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes/Population Science at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The Research Teaching Specialist III conducts and coordinates all aspects of data management and programming in epidemiologic research. The Research Teaching Specialist III may be responsible for the management of a small-sized research program. The primary responsibility is to provide data management and programming support to fulfill the needs of faculty conducting cancer epidemiology and health services research.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
As assigned, performs data cleaning, management, and programming (e.g., R, SAS) to support research activities. Supports components of epidemiologic research studies as assigned by the Principal Investigator, conducting epidemiological and related research, and communicates with primary data collection staff to resolve discrepancies in recorded data. Assists in organizing and conducting specialized research activities for a particular research project. May assist senior staff in supporting students, fellows, and research staff in data analysis and relevant research projects as assigned by the Principal Investigators.

May assist with the coordination and evaluation of non-professional staff training. Conducts data processing and statistical analyses (e.g., regression, survival analysis). Develops and maintains databases, analysis code, and data dictionaries for research projects; ensures reproducible workflows. Conducts analyses and prepares tables and figures to assist in the preparation of presentations, lectures, manuscripts, and grant applications for the funding of research activities.

Attends and contributes to study team meetings to provide updates on data-related tasks and flag issues with ongoing data collection or analysis.

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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

Standard Hours - 37.50

Work Arrangement
- This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Minimum Education and Experience
- Master's Degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, data science, or a related quantitative science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience is required. Relevant experience includes conducting or being involved in data management and analysis using statistical software (SAS, R) in epidemiologic/population science-related projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge in biostatistics and epidemiology and in programming in the above statistical software is required. 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, and PowerPoint.

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.