This is a full time staff position in the Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) office at HackensackUMC. The Project Coordinator, CPC will be oversee and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of an assigned research project or set of related projects, working closely with the principal investigator and leading Research Assistants and other study staff, as well as other duties defined below.

 

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases.  The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

A day in the life of a Project Coordinator, Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Responsible for leading Research Associates and Research Assistants in the day-to-day tasks associated with identifying potential participants, scheduling screening and enrollment, obtaining consent, administering measurement protocols, and ensuring participant retention.
• Serves as the main liaison with other funded sites, coordinating activities across sites by developing procedure manuals and ensuring protocol adherence and quality.
• Ensures that the study team is properly applying approved protocols for monitoring the well-being of research participants.
• Ensures proper reporting and recording of any potential adverse events affecting study participants.
• Oversees staff entering and managing data, supporting data analysis, performing routine data quality assurance procedures, and helping resolve discrepancies.
• Oversees preparing and organizing study records, scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing meeting minutes.
• Oversees payment, tracking, and documentation of patient study incentives.
• Oversees completion of administrative tasks by Research Assistants.
• Assists with ensuring project stays within budget.
• Other duties as required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience with behavioral human subjects research.
• Experience leading Research Assistants and study teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make good administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to work independently to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of research methods and topical content of assigned study.
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with persons ranging from leaders of national organizations, senior faculty, fellow RAs and patients.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience preferred.

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!     

Minimum rate of $82,513.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.