"Research Associate 1, MS"

Overview

The job duties listed below are representative and characteristic of the duties required and the level of the work performed in the job title. The duties will vary from incumbent to incumbent in the job title. Below duties are highlighted for the CALM-OSA and NICE-PAP studies and may be modified for other studies.

Representative Duties:

• Assists in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments (e.g., RedCap CRF improvements, report generation).
• Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/ scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures (e.g., NOX SAS sleep study system); library research; structured interviews (e.g., patient survey completion); or through other means for designated research assignments (e.g., EPIC, AirView, Cadwell Sleep Study acquisition system).
• Records and compiles information related to research data, codes data accordingly to research specifications (RedCap and ONCORE) in a timely fashion (within 24-48 hours of data collection).
• Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports (RedCap, weekly recruitment reports, weekly team meeting updates).
• Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses.
• Reports on status of research activities (Weekly reports and meeting action items).
• Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory equipment and apparatus (e.g., NOX sleep recording, 24-hr blood pressure monitors, Withings sleep tracker et.). Formulates and prepares scientific solutions and media (e.g., instructions on device use for patients).
• Recruits study participants.
• Facilitates blood sample collection, shipping and storage.
• Facilitates polysomnography acquisition.
• Facilitates dispensation of drug / placebo in clinical trials.
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies.
• Complies with all regulatory and documentation requirements for the study.
• Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Extracts and compiles a range of data from written sources, from individuals by asking questions, or from one or several given databases, limited interpretation of data.
2. Files already labeled material using an appropriate system.
3. Screens complex, technical or specialized literature for referral.
4. Composes and proofreads routine formal letters or memoranda for internal or external circulation (e.g., patient communication regarding studies, poster report preparation). Regular, skilled use of computers and programs including but not limited to word, excel, powerpoint, spss.
5. Performs complex research procedures from start to finish, including multiple procedures performed in combination and/or in sequence (e.g., sleep study administration, follow-up of patients recruited, specific survey administration).

Office and Administrative Skills

• Keyboards letters, memos, and other moderately complex material.
• Formats, stores and files data to generate basic, pre-established reports.
• Schedules and coordinates research appointments.
• Screens and refers potential participants for the study.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. MS in healthcare field or BS plus 3 years of relevant experience in clinical/translational research.

Preferred Certifications/Training

1. HIPAA Compliance training; CITI training; RedCap user training.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority.
2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning.
3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly.
4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports.
5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning.
6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory.
7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments.
8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range: $61,500.00 - $91,875.00

Location: 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Posted: 21-Jan-26