Biospecimen & Data Research Coordinator

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks a Research Coordinator to oversee collection, handling, and distribution of biospecimens and associated clinical data for a multi-center study across five institutions. You will liaise with sites, manage 200–300 specimens, and ensure data integrity in REDCap.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, with preferred clinical trial experience. On-site duties and collaboration with senior staff are core aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic/scientific field and a minimum of 3 years of related research support experience.
• Experience coordinating multi-site clinical or translational research studies preferred.
• Proficiency with REDCap and research database management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the five participating centers for specimen collection and shipment.
• Coordinate receipt and tracking of approximately 200-300 blood and tissue samples across sites.
• Enter clinical and collection data into the REDCap database for Yale and West Haven VA patients.
• Maintain accurate specimen inventories and ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Generate reports on specimen accrual, inventory status, data completeness, and laboratory distributions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Clinical trial experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Yale University seeks a Research Coordinator to oversee collection, handling, and distribution of biospecimens and associated clinical data for a multi-center study across five institutions. You will liaise with sites, manage 200–300 specimens, and ensure data integrity in REDCap.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, with preferred clinical trial experience. On-site duties and collaboration with senior staff are core aspects of the position.