Research Assistant 1

Yale University is hiring a Research Assistant 1 to support the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study at its Yale site. The role supports daily research operations, participant and family interactions, data collection and management, and adherence to study protocols.

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

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as psychology or neuroscience
• Advanced degrees or coursework in related fields
• Previous experience in research settings, particularly involving neuroimaging, clinical trials, psychiatric evaluations, or mental health or substance use disorders
• Familiarity with data collection software and statistical analysis tools
• Experience administering structured interviews
• Experience overseeing or instructing research and support staff on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance
• Relevant certifications or training in clinical research, HIPAA compliance, or MRI operation
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree Coursework
• Research Experience
• Neuroimaging
• Clinical Trials
• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Mental Health Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders
• Data Collection Software
• Statistical Analysis Tools
• Structured Interviews
• Research Staff Supervision
• Technical Procedures
• Equipment Operation
• Laboratory Maintenance
• Clinical Research Certification
• HIPAA Compliance
• MRI Operation
• English-Spanish Bilingual Proficiency
• Staff Instruction

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings

Company

• Research university focused on education and knowledge advancement
• New Haven, Connecticut, USA
• https://www.yale.edu/
• Founded in 1701
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in clinical or research settings with a working knowledge of health-related terminology and prior experience supporting research studies
• Experience scheduling and coordinating research activities
• Proficiency in data entry, data management, and basic analysis using tools such as Excel, R, Python, or REDCap
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally with research participants, team members, and study staff
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines
• Proficiency with common research analytic software and lab equipment, including but not limited to MS Office applications, data-entry systems, and virtual meeting platforms
• 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
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as psychology or neuroscience
• Advanced degrees or coursework in related fields
• Previous experience in research settings, particularly involving neuroimaging, clinical trials, psychiatric evaluations, or mental health or substance use disorders
• Familiarity with data collection software and statistical analysis tools
• Experience administering structured interviews
• Experience overseeing or instructing research and support staff on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance
• Relevant certifications or training in clinical research, HIPAA compliance, or MRI operation
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• 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 skills

• Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Data Management, HIPAA Compliance, MRI Operation, Microsoft Excel, Neuroimaging, Python, R, REDCap, Statistical Analysis, Structured Interviews

Preferred skills

• Advanced degrees or coursework in related fields, Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, Experience administering structured interviews

Experience

• Entry level