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Project Manager

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Oct 24, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Project Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	RWJ-CABM
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 five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, 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-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's 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 Project Manager for the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine ( CABM) within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS). The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to manage and coordinate multiple research projects, including developing a cohort of individuals with and without HIV to study pulmonary function. The Project Manager will plan, direct, support, and coordinate multiple aspects of the research projects for the program aimed at understanding lung disease in people with HIV and those on prophylactic therapy. The Project Manager will supervise and support research staff and will oversee the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the launch of new research including protocol development and regulatory approval. The Project Manager will maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator and other members of the research team. Ensures that research is conducted in accordance with Good Research Practices guidelines as well as other institutional and sponsor regulations and guidelines. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Plans, directs, supports, and coordinates multiple aspects of the research program aimed at understanding lung disease in people with HIV, with the Principal Investigator. Administers and formulates research project objectives and system development requirements, in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. Reports to the PI on project progress, problems and the need for changes. Supervises and supports team project staff during program performance and participates directly in project implementation as required. Prepares project plans and schedules, including requirements, tasks, work assignments, resources, and the inclusion of project milestones when reporting to Stakeholders. Collaborates with research support staff in the CTSA to enroll individuals into study protocols. Works with the HIV clinical staff to identify and enroll participants. Ensures that all work and documentation meet the standards of the department and the project. Establishes and maintains a centralized database for data curation and research project data tracking. Develops and submits regulatory paperwork to entities such as Rutgers IRB and the NIH. Develops and documents standard operating procedures (SOPs) for emerging projects and oversees the implementation of SOPs and the launch of new research.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	24S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	78910.000
Mid Range Salary	99823.000
Maximum Salary	120736.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Sociology, Biology, or a relevant discipline is required. Plus, six (6) years of research coordination experience in public health or a related area. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Prior experience with Human Subjects research is required. Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must understand and follow Good Research Practice Guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications	A Master's Degree in Public Health or a relevant discipline is strongly preferred. Experience with managing organizations and submitting grants is a plus.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, seeing, and hearing. Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for administering evaluations and observing behavior. Computer data input required. WORK ENVIRONMENT; Laboratory and Office environment. Universal precautions are mandatory.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST2264
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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