Research Associate 2

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven seeks a Coordinator 4, Research Res Support, to provide professional support for large, complex multidisciplinary projects. You will oversee study start-up, recruitment, data collection, regulatory submissions, and compliance, coordinating with researchers and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role emphasizes training and coordinating the research team, managing patient interactions, and maintaining adherence to regulatory standards, with

Qualifications

• Experience in a research or clinical setting with clinical trials.
• Experience with patient recruitment and informed consent.
• Experience with IRB submissions and regulatory processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with EMR, data abstraction and trial management systems.
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees complex multidisciplinary research projects from start to finish.
• Collaborates with Principal Investigator to define research goals and methods.
• Solves methodological and procedural problems through designed approaches.
• Plans supplies and equipment to ensure smooth lab operation and budgets.
• Analyzes data, evaluates data collection methods, and ensures data integrity.
• Coordinates lab renovations with Facilities, Health & Safety, and Purchasing.
• Prepares scientific reports for proposals and publications.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical trials experience

Recruitment & consent

IRB submissions

Multi-project management

Stakeholder communication

EMR & data management

Time management

Education

Master's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

REDCap

Electronic Medical Records systems

Job description

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

The Coordinator 4, Research Res Support, provides professional support and guidance to faculty and staff, managing initiatives that foster university growth through large, complex multidisciplinary projects. Responsibilities include overseeing study start-up, recruitment, data collection, regulatory submissions, and compliance. The coordinator manages clinical trials, collaborates with various stakeholders, ensures data accuracy, facilitates communications, and participates in project design and implementation. Additionally, they train and coordinate the research team, handle patient interactions, and maintain adherence to all regulatory and institutional standards. The role requires close collaboration with researchers, administrative support, and participation in research meetings and manuscript preparation.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Proven experience in a research or clinical setting, including conducting and supporting clinical trials. Proven experience with Patient recruitment and obtaining informed consent. Proven experience with IRB Submissions.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in different stages of development with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of participants, team members, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, data abstraction, and clinical trial management systems.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements and electronic medical record systems.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as biology or health sciences. Proven experience working in or supporting an oncology department.
• Proven experience with data collection and management, including proficiency with tools like REDCap.
• Clinical Coordinator Certification (SoCRA or equivalent) and Willingness to travel to clinical sites where the investigator sees patients and performs surgeries.

Principal Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, implements and evaluates complex multifaceted research projects/systems, including method development, adaptation and validation. 2. Collaborates with PI to define research endeavors and the development of research hypothesis and approach. 3. Solves complex methodology, protocol, procedural and research problems through design of techniques, procedures and policies that will achieve research goals. 4. Develops long range plans for supplies and equipment to ensure smooth operation of laboratory. 5. Investigates, analyzes and evaluates complex data, data collection systems and methods to reach scientific conclusions and ensures the integrity of research data. 6. Collaborates with PI to coordinate major lab renovations working with Facilities, Health and Safety, and Purchasing to ensure deadlines, safety standards and purchases are according to plans and within budgets. 7. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 8. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

08/05/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 2 MS (24)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

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

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.

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.

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