Job Description

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 Skill/ability 1: Willing to learn research skills including how to conduct study interviews, including standardized measures of substance use and HIV medication adherence and collection of biological specimens. Willing to work with people: living with HIV or other infectious diseases; living with substance use disorders including injection drug users.



Required Skill/ability 2: Ability to communicate with and build relationships with community partners and other agencies and the CT Department of Corrections, including government officials and representatives working in corrections. Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds and levels of education.



Required Skill/ability 3: Strong communication and organizational skills including the ability to be non-judgmental in all interactions. Willingness to work in justice settings like CT Department of Correction facilities.



Required Skill/ability 4: Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience driving Large Vehicles.



Required Skill/ability 5: Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule and prioritize work appropriately. May require some weekend and evening hours. Willing to travel throughout Connecticut.



Preferred Education: Proven experience working with people with substance use disorders and/or those living with HIV. Proven experience in the conduct of research and/or working with persons with infectious diseases and substance use disorders. Proven experience with data entry and working in databases. Proven experience with driving health-related vehicles. Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree.



Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)



Posting Position Title: Research Assistant 1 HSS



University Job Title: Research Assistant



Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Proven experience working with people with substance use disorders and/or those living with HIV. Proven experience in the conduct of research and/or working with persons with infectious diseases and substance use disorders. Proven experience with data entry and working in databases. Proven experience with driving health-related vehicles. Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree.

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.

About Yale University

Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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