YALE UNIVERSITY Cancer Center Clinical Research Assistant

Original Posting Date	08-Dec-2014
STARS Requisition number	28396BR
Department	Cancer Ctr
University Job Title	Research Assistant 1 HSS
Posting Position Title	Clinical Research Assistant 1
Bargaining Unit	L34
Job Category	Clerical & Technical
Type of Employment	Full Time
Duration Type	Regular
Salary Grade	C
Work Location	Medical School Campus
Worksite Address	2 CSS
Work Week	Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Position Focus:	Provides Yale Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office research  team with administrative support related to the collection and  reporting of study-related clinical data. Responsibilities include,  but are not limited to, assisting with abstracting, assembling and  organizing clinical research data, provide support in the compiling  and maintaining patient scheduling, and assist with reporting requirements.
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Principal Responsibilities	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 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:	Proven experience in a clinical or research environment.  Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Required Skill/Ability 2:	Proven ability to multi-task, maintain confidentiality  and remain focused in a fast-paced environment. Meticulous with detail.
Required Skill/Ability 3:	Demonstrated impeccable interpersonal skills and  the ability to work as part of a team and independently.  Professional appearance and manner as well as an excellent attendance record.
Required Skill/Ability 4:	Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of clinical staff and study participants.  Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
Required Skill/Ability 5:	Demonstrated advanced computer skills with Excel and Word.  Ability to sit for a prolonged periods of time.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:	Oncology terminology a plus.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:	Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or  Clinical Research Professional ( ACRP or SOCRA preferred).
Physical Requirements:	Ability to lift 30 lbs. Ability to sit for long periods of time.  Ability to travel on foot to locations  within the medical school campus within a mile radius of the office.
Weekend Hours Required?	Occasional
Evening Hours Required?	Occasional
Drug Screen	No
Health Screening	No
Background Check Requirements	All External 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.  Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional  information on the background check requirements and process.
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