1. Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for research projects. Interprets, synthesizes, and analyzes data using scientific or statistical techniques. 2. Modifies and plans research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments. Assists in research design. Writes and edits material for publication and presentation. Reports on status of research activities. 3. Oversees and instructs research and support staff on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance. Schedules and coordinates research activities. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment and apparatus. Modifies equipment according to experimental specifications. 4. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May monitor hazardous work areas and laboratory safety. Prepares related reports. May prepare financial information and monitor budgets. 5. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.
Required Skill/ability 1: Prior experience with animal handling techniques (in environments such as research, animal hospital, veterinary office, animal shelter, pet store, or farms). Compassion for animals.
Required Skill/ability 2: Willingness to work with animals such as NHPs and other species and radiopharmaceuticals.
Required Skill/ability 3: Excellent organizational skills and ability to perform complex experiments from start to finish.
Required Skill/ability 5: Strong attention to detail. Flexible based on operational need, shift schedules and patterns may be altered. Computer Program Literacy.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field. High level knowledge of animals, animal anesthesia, induction drugs and anesthetic machines and ventilators. Proven experience with rodents and injections. Proven experience working with radiopharmaceuticals. Proven experience on a research study. Proven experience with non- human primates.
Work Week: Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)
Posting Position Title: Research Assistant 2 MS
University Job Title: Research Assistant 2
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Bachelor's degree in a related field. High level knowledge of animals, animal anesthesia, induction drugs and anesthetic machines and ventilators. Proven experience with rodents and injections. Proven experience working with radiopharmaceuticals. Proven experience on a research study. Proven experience with non- human primates.
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.
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.