Yale University
Research Assistant, School of Public Health
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Research Assistant, School of Public Health
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Hourly Range:
31.05
Overview The Research Assistant will support a community‑based research project examining relationships between home environments and respiratory health in southern Connecticut. Working with interdisciplinary research teams, the assistant will conduct home visits, collect biological and environmental samples, administer health assessments, manage study data, and coordinate participant activities in community settings.
Responsibilities
Conduct home visit intakes, structured interviews, and standardized assessments.
Collect environmental samples, install monitoring equipment, and gather health survey data.
Administer validated questionnaires and perform physiological measurements using specialized equipment.
Maintain detailed documentation following research protocols and perform quality control checks.
Assist in research design, modify procedures, and improve data quality.
Prepare study communications, including recruitment materials and participant reports.
Contribute to progress reports, manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals, and conference presentations.
Document standard operating procedures and report status to principal investigators.
Train new team members on data collection protocols, equipment calibration, and safety procedures.
Manage home visit scheduling, equipment deployment, and participant tracking.
Coordinate with community partners to identify eligible households, conduct eligibility screening, and implement retention strategies.
Monitor supply levels, place orders, maintain inventory, and manage budget reporting and administrative tasks.
Assist with specimen processing, storage, adverse event documentation, and regulatory compliance activities.
Required Skills and Abilities
Proven experience with exposure science and assessment methods.
Competent operation of research equipment and data management systems, with the ability to learn new laboratory and field procedures.
Commitment to research ethics, participant confidentiality, and regulatory compliance including HIPAA and human subjects protections.
Strong time management, prioritization, and the ability to work autonomously in community settings.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for participant interactions, data documentation, and team coordination.
Ability to build rapport with diverse participants and establish trust with community members, demonstrating culturally sensitive communication.
Willingness to work non‑traditional hours to accommodate participant schedules and adaptability to changing study conditions.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Master’s degree.
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.
Compensation and Work Information
Job Category: Technician
Bargaining Unit: L34
Compensation Grade: Labor Grade D
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: 60 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check Requirements All 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.
Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer and Equal Employment Opportunity The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
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 position. Employees will be assigned specific job‑related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note: Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus.
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Hourly Range:
31.05
Overview The Research Assistant will support a community‑based research project examining relationships between home environments and respiratory health in southern Connecticut. Working with interdisciplinary research teams, the assistant will conduct home visits, collect biological and environmental samples, administer health assessments, manage study data, and coordinate participant activities in community settings.
Responsibilities
Conduct home visit intakes, structured interviews, and standardized assessments.
Collect environmental samples, install monitoring equipment, and gather health survey data.
Administer validated questionnaires and perform physiological measurements using specialized equipment.
Maintain detailed documentation following research protocols and perform quality control checks.
Assist in research design, modify procedures, and improve data quality.
Prepare study communications, including recruitment materials and participant reports.
Contribute to progress reports, manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals, and conference presentations.
Document standard operating procedures and report status to principal investigators.
Train new team members on data collection protocols, equipment calibration, and safety procedures.
Manage home visit scheduling, equipment deployment, and participant tracking.
Coordinate with community partners to identify eligible households, conduct eligibility screening, and implement retention strategies.
Monitor supply levels, place orders, maintain inventory, and manage budget reporting and administrative tasks.
Assist with specimen processing, storage, adverse event documentation, and regulatory compliance activities.
Required Skills and Abilities
Proven experience with exposure science and assessment methods.
Competent operation of research equipment and data management systems, with the ability to learn new laboratory and field procedures.
Commitment to research ethics, participant confidentiality, and regulatory compliance including HIPAA and human subjects protections.
Strong time management, prioritization, and the ability to work autonomously in community settings.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for participant interactions, data documentation, and team coordination.
Ability to build rapport with diverse participants and establish trust with community members, demonstrating culturally sensitive communication.
Willingness to work non‑traditional hours to accommodate participant schedules and adaptability to changing study conditions.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Master’s degree.
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.
Compensation and Work Information
Job Category: Technician
Bargaining Unit: L34
Compensation Grade: Labor Grade D
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: 60 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check Requirements All 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.
Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer and Equal Employment Opportunity The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
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 position. Employees will be assigned specific job‑related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note: Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus.
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