Research Assistant/Epidemiologist

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Hourly Range

27.74

Overview

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Healthcare-Associated Infections – Community Interface (HAIC) project coordinator in the Yale Emerging Infections Program (EIP) and will be responsible for the daily activities of the HAIC Candidemia surveillance program and provide support for other HAIC projects as needed (hospital and nursing home HAI/AU prevalence surveys, histoplasmosis/blastomycosis surveillance, and C. difficile surveillance).

Primary responsibilities: work with individual clinical and commercial laboratories serving CT residents to receive electronic line lists of all Candida isolates using established reporting mechanisms; maintain a reporting schedule; access reports entered electronically into CT Electronic Disease Surveillance System (CTEDSS) and from the CT State Public Health Laboratory; enter surveillance data into a REDCap project database developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); review medical records both in office and at hospitals throughout CT to complete the CDC case report form; contact providers to gather required clinical and epidemiological information via FAX, telephone, and secure email; ensure integrity of data in the database through routine data checks and cleaning procedures; establish routine auditing of clinical and commercial laboratories to verify completeness of case ascertainment; conduct annual laboratory survey to gather data on current testing practices related to Candida; securely transmit data to CDC; assist in data analyses, report generation, and data close-out; participate in conference calls and face-to-face meetings with CDC, CT DPH, and other EIP site staff to discuss surveillance procedures, including protocol and case report form implementation and standardization of data collection and data entry—this may require travel to Hartford, Atlanta, GA, and possibly other states.

Secondary responsibilities: assist with other activities as necessary to maintain the daily functions of the EIP HAIC Program (C. difficile surveillance and nursing home projects); assist with other special EIP projects as needed—such activities may include emergency public health response to disease outbreaks (case or control follow-up, chart review, telephone interview, etc.) or special investigations as indicated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Understanding of state-wide candidemia surveillance methods and procedures.

2. Car and willingness to travel throughout the state of Connecticut (travel reimbursement provided).

3. Demonstrated intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word and Excel, and data management and database software.

4. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

5. Strong time management skills and ability to independently prioritize tasks. Ability to manage flexible work hours required to accommodate project goals.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Proven experience with in-depth medical chart review and abstraction for infectious diseases. Knowledge of clinical microbiology laboratory procedures. Proven experience with EPIC and/or other electronic medical record systems. Data analysis experience and knowledge of statistical software packages such as SAS, SPSS, R, or Epi Info.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. 3. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. 4. Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures. 5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May assist research and support staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities. Required Education and Experience Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Job Posting Date

10/21/2025

Job Category

Technician

Bargaining Unit

L34

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade C

Compensation Grade Profile

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. 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.

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.

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