Research Associate

14-Feb-2024

Comprehensive Cancer Center – Oncology Administration

86707BR

University Job Title

Research Associate 2, MS

Bargaining Unit

None – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 2 MS (24)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

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

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

789 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519

Position Focus:

Reporting to the lead coordinator, the research associate will coordinate multi-faceted translational research projects operated through the Thoracic Oncology group at the Yale Cancer Center. This position will serve as the primary interface between the clinical and laboratory settings. With a high degree of independence, the research associate will coordinate with University and hospital departments as well as collaborating research laboratories to successfully collect, process, distribute and analyze research specimens and data. Responsibilities will include patient recruitment, procurement and distribution of specimens, data management and analysis. The research associate will assist in development, implementation and maintenance of original research protocols as well as preparation of manuscripts, presentations and publications. In the laboratory, position will include processing of human blood and tissue specimens, culture of cells lines, generation of patient derived xenograft (PDX) mouse models, tissue explants, and extraction of nucleic acids.

Essential Duties

1. Designs, plans, implements and evaluates complex multifaceted research projects/systems, including method development, adaptation and validation. 2. Collaborates with PI to define research endeavors and the development of research hypothesis and approach. 3. Solves complex methodology, protocol, procedural and research problems through design of techniques, procedures and policies that will achieve research goals. 4. Develops long range plans for supplies and equipment to ensure smooth operation of laboratory. 5. Investigates, analyzes and evaluates complex data, data collection systems and methods to reach scientific conclusions and ensures the integrity of research data. 6. Collaborates with PI to coordinate major lab renovations working with Facilities, Health and Safety, and Purchasing to ensure deadlines, safety standards and purchases are according to plans and within budgets. 7. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to work independently as well as function effectively within a team environment.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact successfully with patients, staff and investigators in a clinical research and academic environment.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to manage and extract data for multiple projects accurately and in a timely manner.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Experience coordinating clinical research studies in oncology. Knowledge of human subjects research regulations. Experience handling human blood/tissue samples.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

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https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

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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