Research Associate

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Overview

Reporting directly to the Rapid Case Ascertainment(RCA) Director, the incumbent will work as an integral part of the RCA Shared Resource team. The overall objective of RCA is to assist cancer researchers in implementing and executing their studies by providing high-quality and cost-effective study management, cancer case identification, patient enrollment and interview, medical record abstraction, and specimen collection services (pathology, blood, and other types of specimens so that investigators can accomplish their scientific goals.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

Master's Degree Preferred. Veterans’ Health Administration (VA)experience, research and clinical background. Experience in Oncology research and tumor registry. Open to learning new computer programs and data systems.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project. 3. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. 4. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder. 5. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes. 6. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding. 7. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location. 8. Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources. 9. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software. 10. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. 11. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

11/06/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 2 HSS (23)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at:

Yale Benefits

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

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.

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.; Proven experience conducting and supporting all phases of clinical research, including data management and analysis.; Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.; Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with electronic data collection tools.

Nice to have

Excellent critical and strategic thinking skills. Extremely detail-oriented. Highly self motivated, independent, consistent, and reliable. Ability to coordinate multiple activities among multiple studies. Ability to work independently with limited supervision.; Knowledge of medical terminology and medical abstraction. Ability to interpret a variety of Histology reports. Knowledge of human subject regulations.; Ability to routinely travel in Connecticut. Willing to travel a portion of the time depending on the needs of the program. May be stationed at different facilities on a given day or required to travel to different facilities on a given day. In the future, it may require a VA appointment to support Yale investigators.; Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with physicians, staff, hospital administrators, and study investigators.