Research Associate 1, HSS

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yale Cancer Center in New Haven seeks a Research Associate to coordinate translational studies within the Stress Center of the Department of Psychiatry. This in-person role interfaces between clinical studies and laboratories, handling recruitment, assessments, specimen handling, data management, and analysis to advance multi-level outcomes.

The successful candidate will design and implement study procedures, maintain rigorous documentation, assist in manuscript preparation, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience with clinical assessments and data management in research settings.
• Proficiency with Excel, word processing, and REDCap or similar data collection tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and implementation of procedures under supervision.
• Manage data collection, analysis and reporting of study findings.
• Prepare manuscripts and presentations.
• Recruit patients and conduct clinical assessments.
• Collaborate with PI, staff, and external researchers.
• Ensure quality assurance and study monitoring.
• Maintain documentation of results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s Degree in scientific discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology + 2 years clinical trials experience

Tools

REDCAP

Excel

Job description

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Overview

The Research Associate will coordinate multi-faceted translational research projects operated through the Stress Center in the Department of Psychiatry. This position will serve as the primary interface between the clinical studies and is an in-person position. With a high degree of independence, the research associate will coordinate with university and hospital departments, as well as collaborating research laboratories, to successfully collect, process, distribute and analyze multi-level subjective, biological, cognitive and outcome specimens and clinical outcome data. Responsibilities will include patient recruitment, clinical assessments and delivery of interventions, procurement and distribution of specimens, data management and analysis. The research associate will assist in development, implementation and maintenance of original research protocols and the related quality assurance and study implementation and monitoring procedures as well as preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and publications.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 1. Excellent oral, written, organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently. Proven experience with computers, work processing, Excel and web-based data collection such as REDCAP and statistical packages.
• 2. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with successfully with patients, staff and faculty in a clinical research and academic environment.
• 3. Strong clinical patient assessment skills, including conducting structured psychiatric diagnostic interviews, conduct of manualized addiction counseling sessions and computer skills including Excel, Word, REDCAP and demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.
• 4. Ability to work independent as well as function effectively within a team.
• 5. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• 1. Master’s degree in clinical/counseling psychology discipline OR Bachelor's degree in Psychology field and two years’ experience in a clinical trials and human studies lab with experience in addictions and substance use disorders or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

09/23/2026

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

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

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