Laboratory Research Associate

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven, CT seeks a professional to manage daily laboratory operations, including animal work and biorepository maintenance, while training new associates and ensuring compliance. Flexibility for occasional evening/weekend hours is required due to experimental design.

The role supports cardio-renal research in heart failure, with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and high-throughput processing within a large biorepository.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to independently plan and conduct multiple, complex, basic research studies.
• Ability to follow complex, multi-step protocols precisely and troubleshoot with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work with others or independently.
• Ability to learn new techniques, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to train incoming lab personnel in experimental methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority.
• Investigate, analyze, and reach preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning.
• Ensure data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly.
• Analyze, develop and interpret scientific results; maintain clear documentation and prepare reports.
• Perform independent research and laboratory techniques and participate in experimental planning.
• Interact with PI, research staff, and Safety Officers to ensure safe operation of the lab.
• Collaborate with external researchers and industry partners to stay informed on methods and developments.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experiment planning

Multi-step protocols

Time management

Training lab personnel

Oral & written communication

Independent work

Troubleshooting protocols

Education

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

ELISA

Western Blots

Immunohistochemistry

qPCR

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Department: Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Overview

This individual will be responsible for carrying out and managing the day to day operations of the laboratory, including animal work for research projects under the guidance of research program leadership. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining the laboratory and biorepository, training and new postgraduate associates/research associates, and ensuring all safety and research compliances are met. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work occasional hours on evenings and weekends (as needed), based on experimental design. The research program and laboratory conduct clinical and translational research in the areas of cardio-renal interactions in heart failure. The program maintains a large biorepository and utilizes novel technologies/processes and state-of-the-art instrumentation to carry out high throughput processing.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to independently plan and conduct multiple, complex, basic research studies. Strong technical and scientific abilities to perform complex laboratory experiments and procedures. Detail oriented both in experimental work and in record keeping.
• Ability to follow complex, multi-step protocols precisely, understand the scientific basis underlying each step of the protocol and independently troubleshoot complex, multi-step protocols with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work directly with others or to work independently (depending on the given task).
• Ability to learn new techniques and experimental protocols. Excellent time management skills to manage multiple ongoing projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to train incoming lab personnel in experimental methods developed in laboratory.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience with standard techniques and assays including ELISA, Western Blots, immunohistochemistry, qPCR, mass spectrometry will be valued.

Principal Responsibilities

• Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority.
• Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning.
• Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly.
• Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports.
• Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning.
• Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory.
• Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

10/15/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 1 MS (22)

Salary Range

$61,500.00 - $91,875.00

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at: Yale Benefits

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 basedon 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

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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