Clinical Research Assistant

Job Description

Position Focus: :

Working under the direction of the Assistant Director, Clinical Research Support Laboratory (CRSL), the CRSL Research Assistant will provide Yale Cancer Center/Clinical Trials Office with direct clinical and data management support related to the biospecimen conduct of clinical trials. Through the use of independent judgement and high level decision- making, extract, record, and disseminate biospecimen collection information for regular reporting and monitoring by the research team and study sponsors.

Principal Responsibilities: :

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for research projects. 2. Interprets, synthesizes, and analyzes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Modifies and plans research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments. Assists in research design. 3. Writes and edits material for publication and presentation. Reports on status of research activities. Oversees and instructs research and support staff on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance. 4. Schedules and coordinates research activities. Identifies and recruits study participants. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. 5. May assist in preparing financial information and monitoring budgets. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Required Education and Experience: :

Two years of related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Required Skill/Ability 1: :

Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency with Excel and Word. Ability with electronic medical databases.

Required Skill/Ability 2: :

Demonstrated ability to work in a clinical or research environment. Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Required Skill/Ability 3: :

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to comprehend highly detailed lab templates with specific technical and study protocol terminology. Ability to comprehend, extract relevant information, and compare with lab templates an array of extensive, highly detailed, patient schedules from numerous different disease-aligned research teams.

Required Skill/Ability 4: :

Impeccable interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team as well as independently while self-motivating. Professional appearance and manner as well as an excellent attendance record.

Required Skill/Ability 5: :

Proven ability to multi-task, maintain confidentiality and manage a broad variety of duties and shifting priorities in a changing environment and to be organized and meticulous with details.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: :

Experience coordinating, planning or working in a high volume multi-task setting. Prior laboratory experience, medical technology experience, working in a clinical setting, or experience with clinical trials or oncology preferred.