Research Assistant 1 HSS

07-Mar-2024

Psychiatry - Ribicoff Labs

86757BR

Yale Posting Status

CLOSED TO FURTHER APPLICATIONS

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/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

34 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06519

Position Focus:

This individual will provide research support to human subject's studies focused on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with emphasis on neuroimaging and clinical trials of novel medications.  This individual may have a myriad of principal responsibilities based on the fluctuating needs of the research protocols including: 

• Carrying out research-related activities (that may include overseeing MRI study visits) within the scope of the established study protocols; adhering to all human subject's regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government. 
• Reviewing and adhering to eligibility criteria for admission of study participants based on established goals and objectives for each project; completing telephone eligibility screens with potential participants; scheduling and coordinating participant visits; conducting informed consent process.
• Assisting in data management including data collection and entry, visual inspection, data cleaning, validation, processing, and analysis; contributing to set-up and organization of study database and/or related data reports. 
• Supporting participant recruitment and retention efforts to include community outreach, maintaining a social media presence, and posting fliers in community settings. 
• Administering and scoring clinical, behavioral, and cognitive assessments with research participants. 
• Documentation and transmission of study data; ensuring that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner including; completing participant payment procedures, study visit notes, and charting.
• Assisting with IRB/regulatory, funding mechanism, publication submission, and departmental reporting and documentation; engaging in internal and external auditing procedures. 
• Monitoring and tracking office and research supplies. 
• Other related research responsibilities as assigned.  

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:

Highly organized, flexible, and self-directed; proven ability to work independently and efficiently to manage multiple competing assignments within designated time frames.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Demonstrated initiative in decision-making and problem-solving.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Experience working on funded research and evaluation studies.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Intermediate computer skills.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Familiarity in working with psychiatric populations is preferred.  A master's degree in a related discipline or a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with equivalent, relevant work experience.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

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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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