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
Working in the Pollitt Lab, and under supervision of the Principal Investigator, the research assistant will develop and apply computational methods for automated processing of environmental chemical measurements generated by gas chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry. The developed methods will support analysis of wearable passive sampler exposure data collected from international cohorts, enabling consistent and scalable characterization of personal chemical exposures across diverse study populations and geographies.
Essential duties will include the establishment and validation of algorithms to identify chemical features in high-resolution mass spectrometry data, with a focus on automating targeted analytical workflows. The position will advance computational method harmonization across cohorts by optimizing the core components of targeted data processing to ensure reproducibility and comparability of exposure measurements.
The successful candidate will also work to integrate these targeted methods with findings from non-targeted analysis, supporting a unified analytical framework that captures both prioritized chemicals of concern and broader exposomic features.
Required Skills and Abilities
Clinical or Research Environment Experience: Ability to work well in clinical or research settings with a working knowledge of medical terminology and prior experience supporting research studies.
Data Management: Proficiency in data entry, data management, and basic analysis using tools such as Excel, SPSS, Python, or REDCap.
A strong foundation in analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry, with experience in high-resolution data processing, scripting, and method validation.
Familiarity with chromatographic data as well as suspect and non-targeted screening workflows.
Technological Proficiency: Proficiency with common research analytic software and lab equipment, including but not limited to MS Office applications, data-entry systems, and virtual meeting platforms.
Principal Responsibilities
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
06/02/2026
Job Category
Technician
Bargaining Unit
L34
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade C
Compensation Grade Profile
Hourly Range
$28.43
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)
Work Model
Hybrid
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.
Posting Disclaimer
The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
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 position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy 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.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.