Research Assistant 1 HSS

31-Mar-2024

Psychiatry-VA-Schizophrenia Research

87296BR

University Job Title

Research Assistant 1 HSS

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade C

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516

Position Focus:

This is a Research Assistant I position in the Ranganathan Research Lab (RRL) at the West Haven VA Health Care System in West Haven, 900 Campbell Ave West Haven Ct. This is the Yale medical school campus. This position would be working out of both sites assisting the research lab in investigating the biological basis of cannabis dependence, schizophrenia, psychotic disorders and effectiveness of medications by conducting clinical, biological and treatment studies with individuals who meet study criteria.

Essential Duties

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. 3. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. 4. Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures. 5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May assist research and support staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to be professional, organized, have good critical thinking skills, good oral written and verbal skills to be able to collect clinical and neurobiological data through various research methods and procedures such as: computer, behavioral and cognitive assessments, and regulatory documents.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Ability to be able to prioritize, to work efficiently and effectively. Must have excellent trouble shooting and multi-tasking ability. Ability to use good judgment.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to comprehend research protocols and procedures and apply research support as indicated. Ability to collect and enter scientific data and assist research team with excellent computer skills, including and required: Word, Excel, Power Point.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to receive constructive feedback, ability to work well with other and be part of a large work team. Flexibility to work at different work sites. Ability to be comfortable speaking to subjects, clinicians and staff in an effective and personable manner.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Ability to maintain research equipment and space such as EEG, ECG, neuroscience booths, source documents, cognitive. computers and tools.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and/or Neuroscience. Experience working in a research environment and collecting clinical data. Experience with R, MATLAB. Prior experience in a research lab.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Background Check Requirements

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https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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