Lab Technician

Position Focus :

Supporting research efforts in clinical trials, public health or other health service-related areas. Will provide data analysis of results.

Will analyze and mange study data as necessary.

Essential Duties

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for research projects.

2. Interprets, synthesizes, and analyzes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Modifies and plans research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments.

Assists in research design. 3. Writes and edits material for publication and presentation. Reports on status of research activities.

Oversees and instructs research and support staff on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance.

4. Schedules and coordinates research activities. Identifies and recruits study participants. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies.

5. May assist in preparing financial information and monitoring budgets. 6. 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 :

Proven organizational skills. Excellent communication and writing skills.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment with other laboratory team members.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Proven experience with data analysis and clinical trials.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound judgement, work efficiently and maintain confidentiality, and manage a broad variety of duties and shifting priorities in a changing environment.

Proven experience being meticulous with details.

Required Skill / Ability 5 :

Proven experience being comfortable working with mouse models.

Drug Screen

Health Screening

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. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

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Posting Disclaimer

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.

EEO Statement :

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, 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.