Research/Grant Assistant (Full-Time, Temporary), NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute (NMI), Rowan-Virtua SOM (Stratford, NJ)

Rowan-Virtua SOM

 

Job Title:          Research/Grant Assistant (Full-Time, Temporary)

Department:     Neuromusculoskeletal Institute (NMI)

Facility:             Rowan-Virtua SOM (Stratford)

Reports To:       Director, Principal Investigator(s)

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Research Assistant will be an essential part of the NMI’s research team, collaborating with program coordinators, research staff, and clinical faculty/staff on various aspects of assigned projects pertaining, but not limited to developing comprehensive program reports, content development, data collection and analysis, and programmatic development. The Research Assistant will be a key player in the implementation of projects and will serve as a liaison between researchers, clinical faculty/staff, and grant program coordinators. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researching, writing, analyzing, and developing content for healthcare providers across various subspecialties and professions, with a focus on bridging knowledge gaps and solving complex issues in naloxone co-prescribing, healthcare operations, and patient care.
• Work with individual program and clinical faculty/staff on programmatic data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with program and clinical faculty/staff to develop and reinforce data integrity, security, and validation process to ensure that the data is accurate and consistent over its lifecycle. 
• Serve as a liaison between researchers, clinical staff, and program coordinators, and as a key player in the implementation of internal and external programs.
• Facilitates weekly NMI Grant meetings and participates in other meetings as required.
• Provides updates/reports as requested to Director and individual Principal Investigators.
• Collaborate with program and research staff to write research protocols, reports, and materials for publication.
• Understands and assists with IRB applications and revisions as needed.
• Understands and adheres to Rowan-Virtua SOM compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all federal, state and Rowan University regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or a related discipline, plus one (1) year of related experience in a government agency or university setting preferred. Experience with grants and coordination of grants required. Applicants lacking the degree may substitute appropriate related experience on a year-for-year basis.

This is a Full-Time, Temporary Grant Funded position.

NOTES:

• Only completed, online applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; the university does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• This is a non-tenure position.