Research Coordinator

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

Job summary

Yale University—Pediatrics Diabetes Research team in New Haven—is seeking a Research Coordinator to manage TrialNet clinical trials and other pediatric diabetes studies. Responsibilities include study performance, regulatory documentation, data management, and family recruitment and follow-up.

The role requires collaboration within a team to advance care for patients, with on-site work and potential travel between Yale sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with clinical trials and coordination in a pediatric setting.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel between Yale sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assumes primary responsibility for coordinating clinical trials and other studies.
• Manages recruitment, scheduling, and follow-up with families.
• Maintains regulatory documents and data collection systems.

Skills

Clinical trials experience

Organizational skills

Travel between sites

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

EMR systems

Regulatory document management

IRB processes

Job description

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Overview

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for managing all aspects of TrialNet clinical trials, as well as other clinical studies in the type 1 diabetes population for the Pediatrics Diabetes research team. This will include, study performance, regulatory documents, database management, maintenance and entry. The coordinator will be integral in the recruitment, management, scheduling and follow-up with families involved in research studies. The coordinator will work within a highly collaborative team to complete studies to advance care for patients.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. 1. Prior experience with clinical trials, with demonstrated ability to function as a collaborative member of a clinical research team and communicate well with participants and families.
2. 2. Demonstrated excellence in organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
3. 3. Ability to travel between Yale School of Medicine and affiliated clinical or research sites as needed.
4. 4. Demonstrated experience solving problems, taking initiative, and working independently. Excellence in working with patients or customers. Strong verbal and written communication.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. 1. Proven experience with use of electronic medical records for research including eligibility screening based on inclusion/exclusion criteria and critical evaluation of patient information, and data extraction for study purposes.
2. 2. Proven experience with managing regulatory documents.
3. 3. Demonstrated work experience with IRB processes and amendments.
4. 4. Phlebotomy certification; Bilingual in Spanish and English; willingness to become certified in medical interpretation for Spanish speaking individuals; prior experience with data collection and database management.
5. 5. Proven experience working with children or adolescents.

Principal Responsibilities

1. 1. Assumes primary responsibility for a program, service, activity, operation or function in an assigned area. Develops objectives, practice and procedure and identifies resources to ensure accomplishment of operational goals.
2. 2. Coordinates day-to-day operations in order to achieve designated goals. Ensures effective management and leads the development and implementation of best practices.
3. 3. Designs and implements quality control metrics to identify areas of risk. Analyzes, recommends, and implements strategic solutions to minimize risk.
4. 4. Develops a variety of complex report and other written materials.
5. 5. Provides guidance to and collaboration with internal and external partners as necessary.
6. 6. Develops, oversees and monitors budgets.
7. 7. Develops and maintains specialized training.
8. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

09/23/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

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 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.

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 throughtheir hiring department.

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