Research Assistant I (87564BR)

University Job Title

Research Assistant 1 HSS

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Fixed

If Fixed Duration, Period

2 years from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Yes

Other Fixed Duration Date

30-Apr-2025

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade C

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

• 5

Work Week

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

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

20 York Street

New Haven, CT 06510

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, assist with various aspects of two NIH-funded clinical research studies. Study 1 is a clinical trial of a presurgical smoking cessation intervention for patients with cancer or suspected cancer. Patients receive counseling, free nicotine replacement therapy, and a chance to earn financial incentives for smoking abstinence. Study 2 is a longitudinal observational study of heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder risk in young adults. Young adults will complete self-report questionnaires, web-based neuropsychological tasks, smartphone daily diaries, and undergo passive collection of their smartphone data. The goal is to characterize person-specific alcohol risk profiles in young adults across 5 neurofunctional domains critical to addiction: incentive salience, negative emotionality, executive function, sleep/circadian rhythms, and social processes. Besides these 2 studies, the RA may be asked to assist with other research studies conducted by Dr. Fucito (e.g., e-cigarette cessation, alternative tobacco products for cigarette substitution, digital health).

Responsibilities for studies will include (but are not limited to)

Recruit and interview participants, administer assessments/tasks to participants, and collect, prepare, and/or ship laboratory specimens to measure health biomarkers and/or alcohol/substance use (i.e., breath, urine samples). Prepare participant recruitment materials including social media ads. Prepare, maintain, and update project website and related digital tools. Prepare materials for Yale University Institutional Review Board (IRB). Prepare study progress reports, presentations, manage and respond to project related email, and establish and maintain collaborations with key stakeholders and external investigators. Supervise undergraduate research interns, provide support to graduate students on project-related work. Maintain hard copy and digital study records, safeguarding confidentiality.

Collect/enter and clean/organize data. Develop and maintain participant recruitment, tracking logs, and other study databases such as electronic records for administering surveys. Assist with data upload for required National Institutes of Health (NIH) data repository.

Maintain/manage study supplies and equipment, attend project meetings, and attend seminars/other meetings as necessary. Academic work (e.g., literature searches, assist with manuscript/grant writing, summarizing data).

The clinical trial will be conducted with patients treated across the Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Network. The longitudinal study is a national US study that will be conducted from the Connecticut Mental Health Center. Office space for research staff is available at the Connecticut Mental Health Center, New Haven, CT. The Research Assistant will occasionally need to meet subjects off campus for collection of data or study equipment.

Essential Duties

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

Excellent writing and communication skills.

Required Skill/Ability 2

Outstanding organization skills and attention to detail.

Required Skill/Ability 3

Strong technical skills/proficient with technology – computer literacy, database management and project management. Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Required Skill/Ability 4

Demonstrated experience using one of more of the following types of electronic systems; electronic medical records, programs for entering and analyzing data, programs for administering questionnaires (i.e., Epic, REDCap, Qualtrics), or knowledge of a statistical or coding program (e.g., R, Python, SPSS).

Required Skill/Ability 5

Must be able to work occasional flexible hours such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Must have valid driver's license and access to a vehicle to meet subjects off campus for collection of data or study equipment.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

Bachelor's Degree. Previous experience working in a clinical or research setting preferred. Experience recruiting subjects for a research study. Previous experience working in a fast-paced setting and/or with a multidisciplinary team preferred. Experience with a statistical program. Experience in a customer facing role with direct consumer or patient interactions.

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Required

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

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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Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus