Translational Research Associate I - Clinical Data & Assessments

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

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