YSM Programs – Biomedical Informatics
University Job Title
Research Assistant 1 MS
Bargaining Unit
L34 – Local 34 (Yale Union Group)
If Fixed Duration Period
6 months from date of hire
If Fixed Duration is continuation possible?
Yes
Other Fixed Duration Date
24-May-2023
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade C
Wage Ranges
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Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
300 George Street
New Haven CT 06511
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Searchable Job Family
Research/Support
Total # of hours to be worked:
21
Position Focus:
The research assistant (RA) will work on the Avatar-Based Social Physical Activity (ASPA) study for teens with type 1 diabetes. The study offers participants virtual group physical activity and other peer activities that fundamentally address type 1 diabetes coping and management including setting of personal and group physical activity goals role-playing skits and group visualization of type 1 diabetes through 3D artwork. Participants are provided with a virtual reality headset continuous glucose monitor economy grade fitness smartwatch Bluetooth ketone meter and electronic diary for symptom self-reports. The RA will be responsible for the informed permission/assent process training participants to use the technology troubleshooting technical difficulties equipment maintenance and shipping.
Essential Duties
1. Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/ scientific experiments techniques and procedures; 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. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. 3. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. Sets up operates and maintains laboratory equipment and apparatus. 4. Formulates and prepares scientific solutions and media. Recruits study participants. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. 5. May assist in designing developing and modifying research experiments procedures or survey instruments. May oversee and instruct research 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:
Detail oriented and excellent organizations skills.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Technical capability to learn and teach consumer-grade technology devices.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Strong communications and client service skills.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office. Must be able to complete university-sponsored training to learn the REDCap eConsent and survey administration platforms.
Preferred Education Experience and Skills:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in exercise- or nutrition-related field.
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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