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.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's or Master's in Public Health, Biology, Microbiology or related field. Experience with applied public health work at a state or local health dept. Understanding of infectious disease surveillance methods and procedures. Experience working with patients and protected health data. Experience with electronic medical records and/or medical scribe experience is a plus.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's or Master's in Public Health, Biology, Microbiology or related field. Experience with applied public health work at a state or local health dept. Understanding of infectious disease surveillance methods and procedures. Experience working with patients and protected health data. Experience with electronic medical records and/or medical scribe experience is a plus.
Posting Position Title: Research Assistant 1 HSS
Required Skill/ability 3: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
University Job Title: Epidemiologist 1
Required Skill/ability 1:
Experience with electronic medical records and/or medical terminology from a research, clinical or pharmacy environment.
Required Skill/ability 4: Intermediate skills with standard Microsoft Office software programs including Excel.
Required Skill/ability 2:
Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to work independently to prioritize tasks according to program needs and to accomplish stated program goals.
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.
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.
