"Research Associate 2, HSS"

Overview

Carries out clinical research management and assignments for large scale human research studies and clinical trials responsible for recruiting, consenting and evaluating patients for clinical studies using specialized clinical diagnostic interviews, conducting weekly clinical behavioral counseling interventions sessions with research participants and patients and also enrolling participants into large scale research and collecting baseline, daily and weekly assessment data on research participants and patients. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of clinical trials in alcohol and substance use disorder research and ensures research protocols are being followed and coordinating updating and monitoring of research protocols at the Yale Stress Center.

The Research Associate 2 will manage, oversee and implement multi-faceted translational research projects operated through the Stress Center in the Department of Psychiatry. This position will serve as the primary interface between clinical and experimental and neuroimaging studies and also for clinical trials in alcohol and substance use disorders. With a high degree of independence, the research associate 2 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 diagnostic 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 monitoring procedures as well as preparation of manuscripts, presentations and publications.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with successfully with patients, staff and faculty in a clinical research and academic environment.
2. Strong clinical patient assessment skills, including conducting structured psychiatric diagnostic interviews.
3. Ability to work independently as well as function effectively within a team.
4. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
5. Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, and database experience such as REDCap. Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Master's degree in a related field (e.g., public health, social sciences).
2. Experience preparing IRB protocols, amendments, and progress reports.
3. Experience with clinical trials, including patient recruitment and regulatory submissions. Experience conducting manualized addiction counseling sessions.
4. Familiarity with statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R). Experience with REDCap
5. Prior experience working on large-scale research studies or multi-visit projects.

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

New Haven, Connecticut

Time Type

Full time

Work Model

On-site