Location: New Haven, CT
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! **Overview** The Research Assistant 1 HSS supports research in clinical trials, public health, or other health service-related areas by recruiting subjects for studies, conducting structured interviews, and collecting specific data according to specified protocols. Responsibilities include limited data analysis, specimen collection in the field or clinic environment, and performing chart reviews to identify study criteria. Tasks may also involve participating in presentations, literature research supporting publication efforts, and assisting in the preparation of research data sets. There is some after hours and weekend work required (minimally 1 weekend/month). With direction and oversight from the project director, serve as critical staff member on a research team enrolling patients for randomized clinical trial to evaluate a comprehensive Emergency Department (ED)-based intervention for moderate to severe Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) combining Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) with ED- initiated medications for treatment of alcohol use disorder (MAUD). The Research assistant will support the project by screening and recruiting subjects within the ED (Emergency Department), conducting structured interviews, completing data entry and follow-up scheduling, and preparing materials for study visits. The RA will be responsible for collecting and processing specimens in the clinical environment and performing chart reviews. The RA will also conduct data entry as needed per the study protocol and conduct data analysis if requested. Work with ED clinical and administrative staff to inform and build rapport to