Research Associate 2

Research Associate

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The Research Associate will participate in the administration and monitoring of a multi-site clinical trial evaluating the impact of a novel stepped care behavioral intervention versus treatment as usual on opioid use disorder medication treatment among women who have experienced intimate partner violence. Study activities are being conducted in partnership with local opioid treatment programs (OTPs), where study activities are occurring.

The Research Associate is responsible for coordinating recruitment, engaging directly with study participants, conducting research visits, and maintaining accurate and meticulous documentation. The Research Associate is responsible for reviewing data gathered during research contacts and related documentation to ensure compliance with the study protocol. The Research Associate liaises with partnering site staff to facilitate smooth progression and adherence to study protocols, collaborates with the PIs and research manager to plan, document, and implement changes related to both study and site-specific protocols, communicating protocol changes to and support research assistant with implementing the study protocol, assists in tracking and reporting of adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol deviations and research errors.

This position requires travel to multiple research sites within CT (e.g., Bridgeport, West Haven, and North Haven and additional sites as added). Personal transportation is required.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience with research trials, including participant recruitment and interviewing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the research team and OTP provider staff and clients.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with electronic data collection tools.

Preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Master's Degree in a related discipline (psychology, public health) and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience preparing IRB protocols, amendments, and funder progress reports.
• Experience conducting research or working with women with substance use disorders.
• Experience working on large-scale research studies or multi-site visits.
• Experience working in REDCap and familiarity with SPSS.

Principal Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project.
• Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
• 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.
• Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies,…