Research Assistant 1 HSS

Position Focus :

The research assistant will support the implementation of research protocols focused on autism and related developmental disorders. The position Is responsible for recruiting and characterization of subjects, conducting experimental procedures with infants and children with and without autism, including assisting with neuroimaging and eye-tracking. The incumbent is also responsible for data entry and data quality checks and assists in data analysis and data visualization procedures and may assist in data analysis, and grant and manuscript preparation.

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 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 :

Proven ability to work well in a clinical or research environment. Experience working with infants or young children and their parents. Demonstrated experience in a research setting with neuroimaging and eye-tracking.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Proven ability to multi-task, maintain confidentiality, and remain focused in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to be meticulous with details.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and outstanding organizational skills. Ability to work independently with self-initiative.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Required Skill / Ability 5 :

Professional appearance and manner as well as an excellent attendance record.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

BA or BS in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related field.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

Health Screening

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 Care Worker

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