Research Scientist II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Mar 07, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Scientist II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Neurosurgery-Meb
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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Scientist II for the department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The primary role of the clinical Research Scientist II (RS II) position, under the direction of the Principal Investigator, is to manage daily clinical and translational research activities and to function as the primary contact for various external collaborators, patent attorneys, corporate officials, and inter-institutional departments to ensure compliance with institutional, federal, and state regulatory agencies. The RS will perform specialized research, collect data, and perform advanced statistical analysis under the direct supervision of the PI. The RS will assist with the preparation of grant applications, reports and scientific manuscripts as requested, as well as with mentorship of junior lab members. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Independently coordinates and communicates directly with the Principal Investigator, clinical research staff, and sponsors to manage the operation and evaluation activities of assigned clinical research studies. Ensures projects meet the goals and objective of the funder. Meets with senior clinical research scientists, including Principal Investigator (or designee) to participate in the establishment of goals and objectives for the clinical research program consistent with the budgetary, workforce, and policy framework of the department or decision. Responsible for coordinating and overseeing new clinical IND applications. Consults and advises with members of the unit on the content, timing, and documentation necessary for proposals/agreements to be submitted/executed. Assists PIs and research staff with making necessary amendments to obtain protocol approval. Develops and implements experiments aimed to move IP technology into translational applications.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	30S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	87284.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	105194.00
Annual Maximum Salary	125233.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Masters' Degree in biomedical science or a related field plus three (3) years of related research experience required. A Doctorate in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative, as appropriate. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools, and Microsoft Office suite. Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience with intellectual property negotiations including patent applications, IND applications, and technology transfer agreements.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Work Environment: Lab environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0522
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

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