Clinical Research Assistant - Pain & Addiction Neuroscience

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University’s PAIN Lab within the Department of Psychiatry seeks a Research Assistant 1 to support NIH-funded human studies at the CNRU in New Haven, CT. The role includes participant recruitment, screening, consent, assessments, and data entry in REDCap, under supervision.

The position offers hands-on training in human psychopharmacology, pain assessment, and clinical trial conduct, with opportunities for conference presentations and publications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a research or clinical setting.
• Ability to collect and manage data confidentially and professionally.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at different stages, independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with participants who have substance use disorders and chronic pain.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants and schedule visits per protocol.
• Screen for eligibility using standardized instruments and obtain informed consent.
• Administer baseline and post-intervention assessments and pain/behavioral measures.
• Assist with drug administration sessions alongside nursing and medical staff.
• Enter and maintain study data in REDCap; prepare IRB submissions and regulatory docs.
• Conduct activities under supervision to ensure adherence to protocols and regulations.

Skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Protocol compliance

Multi-project experience

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, public health or related field

Tools

REDCap

MS Office

Job description

Yale University’s PAIN Lab within the Department of Psychiatry seeks a Research Assistant 1 to support NIH-funded human studies at the CNRU in New Haven, CT. The role includes participant recruitment, screening, consent, assessments, and data entry in REDCap, under supervision.

The position offers hands-on training in human psychopharmacology, pain assessment, and clinical trial conduct, with opportunities for conference presentations and publications.