Research Associate

18-Mar-2024

School of Public Health - Biostatistics

87053BR

University Job Title

Research Associate 2, HSS

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

If Fixed Duration, Period

1 year from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Yes

Other Fixed Duration Date

03-Mar-2025

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 2 HSS (23)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research/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

37-55 College Street New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

Dr. Claus’s projects, within the Department of Biostatistics at the Yale School of Public Health, work on identifying risk factors (environmental and genetic) as well as treatments for brain tumors, with a particular focus on glioma and meningioma. The group has recently been designated as a member of the National Cancer Institute’s Patient Engagement and Genomic Characterization Network (https://pecgs.osumc.edu/pecgs/home), and is recruiting a project director with skills in public health and epidemiology to help identify, recruit, track and collect blood/tumor specimens for study participants in a large national study (with researchers also located at Mass General Brigham, Jackson Laboratory, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the University of Colorado) focused on the molecular evolution of glioma (OPTIMUM). Study participants may speak English or Spanish. 

Responsibilities will include: Identify, recruit and enroll potential research participants (English and Spanish speaking). Interface with health care providers of participants if needed. Screen patients for eligibility criteria. Approach potential participants to explain study and consent willing participants. Assist participant with completion of study questionnaires/materials as needed. Obtain blood/saliva sample from participants via mail and/or blood draw company/laboratory. Work with pathology departments across the country to obtain paraffin embedded tumor samples. Package and send/receive blood and paraffin-embedded samples to laboratory site. Assist in the development and writing of the clinical trial protocol and other study. specific documents including but not limited to consent forms, case report forms, investigator's brochure, recruitment materials, training slides, visit checklists, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, study manuals, etc. Maintain, organize, and track all components of the study using Excel/Access, ensuring all data and lab records are kept in order. Assist in working with participant MRI data, including calculation of volumetrics. Participate in weekly meetings with PI/study group/other research associates. Prepare reports of study progress on a monthly basis and present these data to overall study group. Perform descriptive statistics of study progress and demographics. Interact with staff at other study sites as needed. Work with PIs to maintain IRB approval. Help to maintain a social media presence (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) in English and Spanish. Assist with maintenance of study website in English and Spanish. Assist with preparation of annual reports/budgets to NIH. Assist with preparation of study manuscripts-opportunities for statistical analyses available. Other tasks, projects and duties as assigned by the Investigators. Oversee student employees.

The following Principal Responsibilities are generic in nature; the information contained in this Position Focus are most relevant to this position.

Essential Duties

1. Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project. 3. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. 4. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder. 5. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions.  Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols.  Plans and implements changes. 6. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding. 7. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data.  Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location. 8. Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies.  Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources. 9. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software. 10. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. 11. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Fluent in English and Spanish with excellent oral and written communication skills. Attentive to details with solid organizational skills.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strong critical thinking skills and ability to independently resolve problems with ability to work self-reliantly with minimal supervision.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and introductory statistics, including the ability to produce descriptive statistics, graphs, and presentations. Working knowledge of data management software and procedures.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Good research practices, well organized in planning and performing work, maintaining good study records and electronic notebooks are necessary.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Masters Degree in Public Health.

Weekend Hours Required?

No

Evening Hours Required?

No

Background Check Requirements

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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.

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