Research Assistant 1 HSS

Research Assistant 1 HSS

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Salary: $28.43

The Research Assistant 1 HSS supports research in clinical trials, public health, or other health service-related areas by recruiting subjects for studies, conducting structured interviews, and collecting specific data according to specified protocols. Responsibilities include limited data analysis, specimen collection in the field or clinic environment, and performing chart reviews to identify study criteria. Tasks may also involve participating in presentations, literature research supporting publication efforts, and assisting in the preparation of research data sets.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical or Research Environment Experience: Ability to work well in clinical or research settings with a working knowledge of medical terminology and prior experience supporting research studies.
• Data Management: Proficiency in data entry, data management, and basic analysis using tools such as Excel, SPSS, Python, or REDCap.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally with research participants, team members, and study staff.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Technological Proficiency: Proficiency with common research analytic software and lab equipment, including but not limited to MS Office applications, data-entry systems, and virtual meeting platforms.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as psychology, public health, neuroscience, or a health science discipline. Advanced degrees or coursework in related fields are preferred.
• Research Experience: Previous experience in research settings, particularly involving clinical trials, psychiatric evaluations, or substance use disorders. Familiarity with data collection software and statistical analysis tools.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications or training in clinical research, HIPAA compliance, phlebotomy, or medical terminology.
• Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is advantageous.
• Community Engagement: Familiarity with community health systems or experience working with community-based organizations, particularly those involved in public health or social services. Strong recruitment and outreach experience for clinical trials.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments.
• 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.
• Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities.
• Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures.
• 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.
• 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.

Location: 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, Connecticut