Research Assistant I

at  Yale University

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Six years of related and demonstrated work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate’s degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of demonstrated experience and education.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 1:

Ability to be professional, organized, have good critical thinking skills, good oral written and verbal skills to be able to collect clinical and neurobiological data through various research methods and procedures such as: computer, behavioral and cognitive assessments, and regulatory documents. Processes and summarizes data using scientific statistical techniques.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 2:

Ability to perform study screening on test and visit days as indicted by protocol and PI/ manager.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 3:

Ability to comprehend research protocols and procedures and apply research support as indicated. Ability to collect and enter scientific data and assist research team with excellent computer skills, including and required: Word, Excel, Power Point, TEAMS, etc.
Demonstrated proficiency with REDCap. Demonstrated ability to code and run analysis with Python.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 4:

Ability to prioritize, to work efficiently and effectively. Excellent trouble shooting and multi-tasking ability. Ability to use good judgment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or related field. Ability to perform additional functions incidental to research activities such as collection of biological samples, electroencephalography and magnetoencephalography, electrocardiography, and pupillometry. Research lab experience focusing on brain research techniques.

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.

POSTING DISCLAIMER

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

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. 3. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. 4. Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures. 5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May assist research and support staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.