Research Teaching Specialist IV

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist IV for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Teaching Specialist IV implements multiple research studies relating to the mental health and substance use and primarily focus on the treatment needs of individuals with substance use disorders and are conducted in substance abuse treatment settings. The Research Teaching Specialist IV supports the study coordinators, implementing study protocols, recruiting and interviewing study participants, analyzing study data, and preparing reports. Responsibilities may also involve recruitment of chronic care patients in Primary Care settings.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs various research procedures relative to the ongoing research protocols.
• Recruits and enrolls participants in research studies, which will involve multiple substance use treatment programs as well as Primary care settings. Maintains confidential research records and ensures that records are always secured.
• Maintains accurate and detailed documentation of all interactions and communications with study participants.
• Tracks and schedules research participant appointments.
• Conducts participant interviews and other data collection.
• Assists with database management, literature searches, and communication with the IRB office.
• Attends project-specific training and research project meetings. Provide on-site office coverage, as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in a relevant science or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Office environment and substance abuse treatment and Primary care settings.