University Job Title
Research Associate 1, MS
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
If Fixed Duration, Period
2 years from date of hire
If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?
Yes
Other Fixed Duration Date
30-Jun-2026
Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile
Research Associate 1 MS (22)
Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Research Res Support
Total # of hours to be worked:
8
Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)
Part-Time position - 8 Hours per Week,
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
221 Whitney Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
Position Focus:
The research associate will be supporting Dr. Golshan’s research in the area of in tailoring surgery and therapy for women with early stage breast cancer. Specifically, the research associate will be responsible for data collection, preparing data for analysis, supporting manuscript writing, IRB submissions, as needed and other tasks related to Dr. Golshan’s research projects.
Essential Duties
1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning. 3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly. 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. 6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Strong organizational skills.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Expertise in navigating electronic medical records (such as EPIC).
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Proven experience in support manuscript preparation.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Prior research experience in a medical setting.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Medical training background.
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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