Research Associate 2 HSS

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Overview

The Research Associate will support clinical (human) research studies conducted at the Y-Weight Yale Obesity Research Center. The Research Associate will ensure safe, compliant, efficient and effective conduct of clinical trials in accordance with regulatory guidance (IRB) and according to approved protocols. Responsibilities will include patient recruitment, scheduling, enrollment, and collection of data for study outcomes per each study requirements. The Research Associate will be involved in various aspects of the clinical trial including primary interface between the clinical and laboratory aspects of the studies. With a high degree of independence, the Research Associate will coordinate with University and Hospital departments as well as successfully collect, process, distribute and ship specimens. Responsibilities include recruitment, procurement and distribution of specimens along with data entry and management. The Research Associate will assist in maintenance of original research protocols and related quality assurance and study monitoring procedures.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Conduct research visits with the team involving participant care throughout multiple studies, while working within FDA and GCP guidelines.

2. Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and outlook; demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.

3. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both 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. Willingness to learn various protocol, follow guidelines, and input data correctly and timely while troubleshooting when necessary.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and two years experience working in research or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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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.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air.  HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

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 position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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