Research Assistant

research-support.yale.edu

New Haven, Connecticut, USA
$28.43 hourly range; not specified; not specified ...
Prepare research collections
Handle biological specimens
Transport lab supplies and specimens
Assist the Clinical Research Support Laboratory by providing operational support across key areas including preparing for research collections and performing basic laboratory workflows

Job Summary

  • Assist the Clinical Research Support Laboratory by providing operational support across key areas including preparing for research collections and performing basic laboratory workflows.
  • Transport lab supplies and biological specimens throughout the Yale Medical School and Smilow Cancer Hospital, interacting with clinical staff to ascertain information.
  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations teams to ensure appropriate research lab support of scheduled research participants.

Matching Summary

Assist the Clinical Research Support Laboratory by providing operational support across key areas including preparing for research collections and performing basic laboratory workflows.

Salary

$28.43 Hourly Range; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare research collections
  • Handle biological specimens
  • Transport lab supplies and specimens
  • Inventory management using computer system
  • Interact with clinical staff
  • Basic laboratory workflows

Nice-to-have

  • Sensitivity to patients and clinical staff
  • Ability to quickly shift priorities
  • Familiarity with HIPAA regulations
  • Experience ensuring patient confidentiality

Key Requirements

  • Six years related work experience; or Associate's degree and four years related work experience; or Bachelor's degree and little/no work experience
  • Ability to extract and compile data
  • Ability to convey information clearly and accurately
  • Very good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, attendance, and punctuality
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
  • Ability to perform barcoding
  • Familiarity with medical laboratory terminology
  • Experience working in a laboratory setting
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs
  • Ability to travel on foot within a mile radius
  • Ability to stand for long periods

Work Rights

Not specified

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