<p>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!</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>The section of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Research Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the implementation and reporting activities of our research study. This candidate will support the PI and research team by maintaining human research protocols, managing study data, patient recruitment and communication with patients.</p> <ol> <li>Supervises research within the scope of established study protocol. Adheres to all human subject regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Responsible for reviewing, planning, and implementing study protocols and assessing the impact of program changes on research quality. Identifies and makes initial contact with potential funding sources to secure funds. 3. Oversees the planning of large multi-site or global studies. Establish goals and objectives, training requirements, productivity goals and financial parameters. Develops forms and questionnaires and manages the application of research techniques. 4. Works closely with research faculty and collaborators to identify quality and operational strategies and aspects of study that need to overcome. 5. Fosters and maintains cooperative relationships with principal investigators, collaborators, study coordinators, government officials, international partnerships, and study sponsors to ensure for the safe and timely progression of studies and adherence to all study/agency/government regulations. 6. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions for multi site research. Collaborate with various PI on major revisions and ensure changes are incorporated at each participating site. 7. Uses advanced statistical knowledge to provide support in managing and analyzing data. 8. Develops operational procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data. </li></ol> <p>Required Skills and Abilities</p> <ol> <li> <p>Proven experience conducting and supporting all phases of clinical research, including data management and analysis.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong project and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with electronic data collection tools.</p> </li></ol> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Designs, plans, implements and evaluates complex, multifaceted research projects/systems, including method development, adaptation and validation. 2. Stays abreast of technological/scientific developments in the field and determine when to incorporate them into experimental plans. 3. Establishes policies and procedures for research projects. 4. Solves complex methodology, protocol, procedural and research problems through adapting new techniques that will achieve research goals. 5. Formulates and implements short and long-range goals for the operation of the lab. Sets priorities, assigns responsibilities, and establishes timelines. Projects future needs and formulates operational strategies consistent with projects. 6. Manages a research facility determining appropriate scientific techniques, equipment and administrative procedures. Supervises exempt and non-exempt staff. 7. Coordinates 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. 8. Investigates, analyzes and evaluates complex data, specialized data collection systems and methods to reach scientific conclusions and ensure the integrity of research data. 9. Authors articles for research publications and professional journals. 10. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Master's Degree in a scientific discipline and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ol> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>03/04/2026</p> <p>Job Category</p> <p>Professional</p> <p>Bargaining Unit</p> <p>NON</p> <p>Compensation Grade</p> <p>Clinical & Research</p> <p>Compensation Grade Profile</p> <p>Research Associate 3 MS (26)</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>$92,000.00 - $146,750.00</p> <p>Time Type</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Duration Type</p> <p>Staff</p> <p>Work Model</p> <p>On-site</p> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Health Requirements</p> <p>This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. 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