Research Associate 1

Overview

The Research Associate will coordinate multi-faceted translational research projects operated through the Stress Center in the Department of Psychiatry. This position will serve as the primary interface between the clinical studies and is an in-person position. With a high degree of independence, the research associate will coordinate with university and hospital departments, as well as collaborating research laboratories, to successfully collect, process, distribute and analyze multi-level subjective, biological, cognitive and outcome specimens and clinical outcome data. Responsibilities will include patient recruitment, clinical assessments and delivery of interventions, procurement and distribution of specimens, data management and analysis. The research associate will assist in development, implementation and maintenance of original research protocols and the related quality assurance and study implementation and monitoring procedures as well as preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and publications.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong clinical patient assessment skills, including conducting structured interviews.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with successfully with patients, staff and faculty in a clinical research and academic environment.
3. Strong computer skills including Word, Excel and web-based data collection such as REDCAP and statistical packages.
4. Ability to work independently as well as function effectively within a team. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask.

Preferred Skills

1. Experience conducting structured psychiatric diagnostic interviews.
2. Experience conducting manualized addiction counseling sessions.

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.

Job Details

• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Salary Range: $61,500.00 - $91,875.00
• Time Type: Full time
• Work Model: On-site
• Job Category: Professional