Research Associate 1

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

Job summary

Yale University seeks a skilled laboratory researcher to manage day-to-day operations in a cardiovascular research lab focusing on cardio-renal interactions. The role includes animal work, biorepository maintenance, training postgraduate staff, and ensuring safety and compliance in a large, high-throughput research setting.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze results, and prepare scientific reports, collaborating with PI, lab staff, and external partners to advance translational

Qualifications

• Ability to independently plan and conduct multiple, complex basic research studies and keep precise records.
• Ability to follow complex, multi-step protocols and troubleshoot with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, time management, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Recommends design and implementation of procedures and protocols under supervision.
• Investigates and analyzes research planning to reach preliminary conclusions.
• Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented clearly.

Skills

Independent research

Multi-step protocols

Team collaboration

Time management

Training lab personnel

Education

Master’s Degree in science

Tools

CRISPR gene editing

Flow cytometry

Next-generation sequencing

Job description

Department

Internal Medicine - Cardiology

789 Howard Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut

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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.

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, Lab director, research assistants, postgraduate associates, 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 Skills and Abilities

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work directly with others or to work independently (depending on the given task).
• 4. 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.
• 5. Ability to train incoming lab personnel in experimental methods developed in laboratory.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• 1. Specialized Experience: Prior experience in a research setting, handling laboratory animals, and performing specific techniques such as CRISPR gene editing, flow cytometry, or next-generation sequencing.
• 2. Data Management: Proficiency with data management tools, statistical analysis software, and database systems like REDCap, Qualtrics, or SPSS.
• 3. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory compliance, biosafety protocols, and ethical guidelines for human and animal research.
• 4. Technical Competence: Ability to use and maintain specialized laboratory equipment and software, with expertise in handling and analyzing large data sets, and experience with environmental or clinical data analysis tools.

Principal Responsibilities

• 1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority.
• 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning.
• 3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly.
• 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports.
• 5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning.
• 6. 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.
• 7. 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.
• 8. 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

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