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INTRODUCTION

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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:

• 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Good Clinical Practices Certification (GCP).

• Demonstrated experience with patient recruitment obtaining informed consent.

• Comfortable handling human biospecimens, such as blood tubes. Proficiency with word processing and data management software.

• Produce high-quality work products with minimal supervision.

• Positive attitude with strong work ethic and attention to details. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Reliable and punctual, with ability to make early (7:30am) or late (5:30pm) meetings as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with data entry in REDCap and OnCore. Phlebotomy training/experience with comfort performing blood draws independently.

• Proven 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.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

JOB POSTING DATE

05/25/2026

JOB CATEGORY

Technician

BARGAINING UNIT

L34

COMPENSATION GRADE

Labor Grade C

COMPENSATION GRADE PROFILE

HOURLY RANGE

$28.43

TIME TYPE

Full time

DURATION TYPE

Staff

WORK MODEL

Hybrid

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 in 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

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

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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