Research Scientist III (Trenton)

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Scientist III within the Office of the Director/Cancer Epidemiology Services/New Jersey State Cancer Registry at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:

VISION: Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION: Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge; Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection; Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge; Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions; Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supports CES Team Lead/Project Lead on research studies – assisting the NJSCR principal investigator, SRS, RS1, or RS II with the development and implementation of epidemiologic cancer research studies by preparing scientifically sound NJSCR specific statement of work, Scientific Review Board, Institutional Review Board applications, protocols, and other documents (Local Context Supplement, Data Linkage Agreement, Research Agreement, Data Use Agreement) in coordination with the sponsor. Assists with the day-to-day activities of the data linkage team under supervision of the SRS, deputy director, or Linkage Team Leader. Assist staff in performance of linkage studies, monitor study status, creation and approval from the Scientific Review Board, IRB, and Data Usage Agreements. Assist with completing Continuing Reviews in a timely manner and document studies in the tracker databases. Aid the data linkage staff as needed. Assists staff on research studies, including day-to-day tasks that are required to meet goals. Implement epidemiologic methods related to work tasks. Assists with the conduct of specialized research studies of epidemiology through patient contact studies, data analysis, or data linkages using SQL and SAS accurately and efficiently. Assists with obtaining SRB and IRB approvals as directed by study Team Leads. Assists in the response to requests (public, health professionals, public officials) for data from the Cancer Registry, performing data requests accurately and efficiently, presenting the results in a professional manner, and following CES Standard Operating Procedures using SEER Stat, SAS, SEER DMS, SQL, and MS Excel at an intermediate level, under supervision of senior leadership. Assists in the preparation of sound, accurate reports, abstracts, and articles on cancer incidence, mortality, survival, trends, etc. for use by the public, scientists, and other health professionals. Conducts intermediate data analyses using epidemiologic statistical methods (e.g., incidence rates, mortality rates, survival, SIRs) for cancer surveillance and studies functioning as an intermediate level content expert for NJSCR data collection and NJSCR data fields. Conducts administrative tasks, such as weekly/monthly administrative reports, training, research approvals, data agreements, and study meetings. Qualifications Master’s Degree in Public Health or similar science. Two (2) years of related research experience required. A PhD in Public Health or a related science may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be proficient in database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Must demonstrate proficient experience in specialized software tools such as SAS statistical software, SEER Stat, and SQL programming language. Experience in cancer epidemiology, surveillance research, and cancer registry data required. The primary work location is in Trenton, NJ and may require intermittent travel to New Brunswick, NJ. Benefits 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 Physical Demands and Work Environment Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Office environment. Moderate noise. Salary

Minimum Salary: $77,661.00; Mid Range Salary: $93,390.00; Maximum Salary: $111,027.00. Final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position.

Location

Primary work location: Trenton, NJ. Intermittent travel to New Brunswick, NJ may be required. Position requires fully on-site work arrangement. Full Time, 37.5 hours per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of 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, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

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