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Clinical Research Assistant 1 HSS

Employer
Yale University
Location
New Haven County, CT
Closing date
Sep 15, 2021

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Sector
Science
Organization Type
Corporate
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.

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. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Position Focus:

Research Assistant I position available in Pediatric Endocrinology, in the lab of Dr. Nicola Santoro. The lab has several ongoing clinical research studies, with a primary focus on investigating the role of the gut microbiome on metabolism in youth. This position is a great opportunity for those who are interested in learning clinical research methodologies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with both patients and healthcare professionals in the hospital, clinic, and laboratory settings. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: clinical data collection, data quality management, recruiting and interacting with pediatric patients for clinical studies, performing lab experiments, and biospecimen processing. We seek candidates with a strong desire to contribute to patient-oriented research.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Prior experience in a research lab or hospital and knowledge of Spanish. Use of MATLAB, SAS.

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.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University's Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.

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