Research Assistant 1

Requisition Number

88018BR

External Gateway Posting Date

16-May-2024

Supervisory Organization

Psychiatry - VA/Substance Abuse

University Job Title

Research Assistant 1 HSS

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Fixed

If Fixed Duration, Period

1 year from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Yes

Other Fixed Duration Date

31-Jul-2025

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade C

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

20

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

40 Temple Street Temple Medical Center

New Haven, CT 06510

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus:

Research Assistant for Addiction Treatment in the Black Community study. Individual will conduct screenings and assessment entry in a Black Church and local community addiction treatment center. Individual will also assist with outreach and recruitment effort in New Haven community.

Essential Duties

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.

Required Education and Experience

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.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to do data entry.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strong interpersonal skills, including writing and verbal communication.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Strong Computer Literacy Skills: knowledge of and ability to learn.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Strong problem solving skills.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

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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.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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