Research Assistant HSS

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Hourly Range

$27.74

The Research Assistant will be working in the Division of Family Planning in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences supporting multiple clinical and translational research projects in reproductive health, including contraception and abortion. Applicants must be motivated, organized, and seeking to learn more about clinical trials. The assistant will work under the supervision of the Research Associate and the Principal Investigators, but must be capable of performing self-directed tasks.

Key responsibilities include research project recruitment, participant scheduling, data management, and research visit support.

Study Recruitment:
Conduct recruitment activities for clinical research projects, such as screening medical records and schedules to identify potentially eligible patients, contacting patients by phone to explain studies in detail, and consenting eligible participants.

Data Collection:
Schedule and communicate with participants regarding study activities, prepare research materials, administer surveys, and collect physical measurements. This role may also involve assisting with the handling and processing of human blood samples and accompanying study participants to study procedure locations.

Data Management:
Input, organize, and maintain research data in accordance with project protocols and ethical guidelines. Conduct data analyses with supervision.

Compliance:
Maintain current training in the protection of human research subjects and ensure that research activities comply with institutional, legal, and ethical requirements.

Collaboration:

Interact professionally and collaboratively with internal contacts, including the Principal Investigator (PI), research assistants, residents, and medical students, as well as with external contacts such as other research teams. Provide assistance with research projects for trainees, including medical students, residents, and fellows.

• Good Clinical Practices Certification (GCP).
• Demonstrated ability obtaining informed Consent.
• Proficiency with word processing and data management software.
• Produce high-quality work product with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude with strong work ethic and attention to details. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with data entry in REDCap and OnCore. Experience with data analysis using Stata, SAS, or SPSS.
• Prior experience in engaging with the public through phone calls.
• Proven experience working in a healthcare/clinical trials environment.
• Possess knowledge of research methodologies and protocols.
• Comfortable handling Bio-specimens and with Abortion Research.

Six years of related 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 experience and education.

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 the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working in a healthcare setting who…