Research Assistant 1 HSS

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Posted: 09-May-24

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 88117BR

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 Skill/ability 1:  Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to clearly communicate with individuals with cognitive impairment.  Sensitivity to and patience with elderly subjects.
Required Skill/ability 2:  Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and ability with databases. Self-motivated with good organizational skills, and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Required Skill/ability 3:  Ability to pack laboratory specimens for shipment.
Required Skill/ability 4:  Willingness to be trained to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, and electrocardiograms on research subjects. 
Required Skill/ability 5:  Ability to work as a team member.
Preferred Education:  Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neurobiology, Biology, or another related field; Solid foundation and understanding of (Neuro) scientific principles. Prefer candidates that are available for three years as these studies will probably go longer.
Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title:  Research Assistant 1 HSS
University Job Title:  Research Assistant 1 HSS
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neurobiology, Biology, or another related field; Solid foundation and understanding of (Neuro) scientific principles. Prefer candidates that are available for three years as these studies will probably go longer.

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.

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