Pathology - Specialized Translational Services
Yale Posting Status
CLOSED TO FURTHER APPLICATIONS
University Job Title
Research Assistant 2 MS
Bargaining Unit
L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade D
Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Research/Support
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
310 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Position Focus:
Under general supervision of the manager, the Research Assistant follows established protocols for multiple clinical trial studies and prepares processed patient tissues for shipment to outside sponsors. Works in conjunction with the Clinical Research Support Laboratory staff, Clinical Trial Assistants, nurses, Dept. of Pathology and outside hospitals/institutions to ensure that samples are properly received and shipped out in a timely manner. Attention to detail is extremely important and flexibility in switching among priorities, as well as multitasking. The Specialized Translational Services Laboratory (STS lab) at Yale University, School of Medicine, is a CLIA certified research and service facility, offering quantitative biomarker assessment of tissue and assay development for in situ quantification of protein and nucleic acids to academic and non-academic institutions.
Essential Duties
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 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 Skill/Ability 1:
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work with Clinical Research Support Laboratory staff, Clinical Trials Assistants, nurses, Dept. of Pathology staff, and hospitals and the ability to comply with all HIPPA regulations.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to maintain detailed records of study samples on paper and in computerized databases and to track samples and corresponding records and study numbers, as well as all shipments to ensure successful delivery of samples.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Skillful at microtomy with human tissue. Knowledge of coring/re-embedding human tissue.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Ability to multi-task, maintain confidentiality, manage a broad variety of duties and shifting priorities in a changing environment, and be organized and meticulous with details.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Ability to prioritize work and follow established protocols. Demonstrated ability shipping biological substances, Category B via eShip-Global.
Background Check Requirements
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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