"Research Associate 2, HSS"

Overview

The section of Digestive Diseases in the department of Internal medicine is seeking a Research Associate 2 HSS. The Undiagnosed Liver Disease Program at Yale serves as a nationally unique referral resource for patients with persistent, unexplained liver disease despite comprehensive evaluation by GI/Hepatology specialists. The program integrates a dedicated monthly clinic, a multidisciplinary conference - Hepatology Genome Rounds - that brings together hepatologists, liver pathologists and clinical geneticists and a NIH-funded research laboratory. Our experience demonstrates that approximately 25% of adults with unexplained liver disease harbor an unrecognized monogenetic liver disease, underscoring the program's impact in uncovering the genetic basis of liver disease and shaping personalized care. Over the years, our research group has also discovered five novel genetic liver diseases.

This candidate will support the PI and research team by maintaining human research protocols, managing study data, patient recruitment and communication with patients. The identified individual must be able to navigate multiple systems within Yale Medical School and Yale VA including Human Investigation Committees, Yale-New Haven Human Research Unit.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
2. Proven experience conducting and supporting all phases of clinical research, including data management and analysis.
3. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
4. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with electronic data collection tools.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. EPIC and RedCap experience.
2. Ability to form a professional, supportive relationship with individuals in the study.
3. Proven experience with blood draws or willing to train/obtain relevant documented training program specific to the need.
4. Proven experience in Digestive Diseases or Rare Diseases research setting and experience working with Federal Regulations and IRBs is preferred.
5. Data analysis skills or willing to learn and develop these skills.

Principal Responsibilities

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 experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Location

300 Cedar Street, New Haven, Connecticut