School of Public Health - Social and Behavioral Sciences

80678BR

Research Associate 2, HSS

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

Full time

Fixed

1 year from date of hire

Yes

01-May-2024

Clinical & Research

Research Associate 2 HSS (23)

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Medical School Campus

37-55 College Street New Haven, CT 06510

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

Research Res Support

37.5

The TRAC-ER Study is led by Dr. Trace Kershaw within the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Yale School of Public Health in collaboration with the University of Kentucky. The purpose of this research study is to test out a new health promotion program for transgender and nonbinary individuals and queer men that helps them to reduce their alcohol use. This program, which is delivered via cell phones, uses a new mobile app and Bluetooth breathalyzers to help participants track and reduce their alcohol use. Participants are randomly placed into one of three groups and will receive alcohol education and complete daily monitoring of alcohol use using a mobile app and breathalyzer, some will receive the 8-week motivational interviewing intervention.
Responsibilities will include:
Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. Identify, recruit and enroll potential research participants. Screen patients for eligibility criteria. Contact potential participants to explain study and consent willing participants. Perform the duties implementing the motivational interviewing intervention. Perform other interview and participant interaction tasks to maintain retention. Assist participant with completion of study questionnaires/materials as needed. Assist in sending HIV and STI testing kits, coordinating with testing kit provider. Assist in the development and writing of the protocol and other study. Specific documents including but not limited to case report forms, training slides, visit checklists, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, study manuals, etc. Maintain, organize, and track all components of the study using Excel/Access, ensuring all data and lab records are kept in order. Participate in weekly meetings with PI/study group/other research associates. Prepare reports of study progress on a monthly basis and present these data to overall study group. Perform descriptive statistics of study progress and demographics. Interact with staff at other study sites as needed. Help to maintain a social media presence. Assist with preparation of annual reports/budgets to NIH. Assist with preparation of study manuscripts-opportunities for statistical analyses available. Other tasks, projects and duties as assigned by the Investigators. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. Oversee student employees.

1. Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project. 3. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. 4. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder. 5. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes. 6. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding. 7. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location. 8. Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources. 9. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software. 10. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. 11. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.

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

Experience training in Motivational Interviewing.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Attentive to details with solid organizational skills.

Strong critical thinking skills and ability to independently resolve problems with ability to work self-reliantly with minimal supervision.

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and introductory statistics, including the ability to produce descriptive statistics, graphs, and presentations. Working knowledge of data management software and procedures.

Good research practices, well organized in planning and performing work, maintaining good study records and electronic notebooks are necessary.

Master’s Degree in counseling or related field. Experience with RedCap. Experience with app-based research.

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