"Research Associate 2 HSS"

Internal Medicine - Digestive Diseases

90485BR

University Job Title

Research Associate 2, HSS

Bargaining Unit

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

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

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

300 Cedar Street

New Haven, CT 06510

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus:

The Clinical Research Associate position is intended to support ongoing GI Hospitalist clinical trials and research initiatives at Yale School of Medicine. The Research Associate will be responsible to perform tasks including database entry, patient recruitment, patient engagement (including obtaining informed consent for studies), regulatory submissions, and other tasks related to clinical research-related studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). Ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and presentation of data results. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, institutional review board (IRB), graduate students, and other relevant research organizational staff including but not limited to Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) and Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology, pharmaceutical, endoscopy, and other companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. Communicates protocol related activities with participants. The best candidate for this position would have an extensive background in clinical trials with a demonstrated knowledge of medicine and biology. This education would allow the candidate to comprehend and interpret laboratory work received and permit the candidate to fully understand the research being conducted. This clinical knowledge will also assist the candidate in determining which subjects would be best suited for the trials when recruiting patients. The Research Associate will be required to create original HIC and IRB submissions; collaborate with principal investigators and the creation and maintenance of all scientific protocols based on previous knowledge; implement any protocol changes; design and implement quality control measures to ensure the accurate collection of data.

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 demonstrated experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Proven ability to work independently and efficiently while multitasking and managing competing research demands.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Demonstrated organization skills with the ability to function underline pressure.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to ensure accurate compilation, analysis, and presentation of data results.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Ability to have, obtain, and maintain HRPP certification for Human research activities.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Familiarity with OnCore and RedCap. Demonstrated IRB submission experience. Comfort with being in a hospital setting (including emergency department and endoscopy suite). Demonstrated experience obtaining informed consent. Proven experience conducting a clinical trial. Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook).

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

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

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.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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