Clinical Research Analyst

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Overview

The Clinical Research Analyst provides data analytic, data processing, and quality control support related to the conduct of research at the Yale SANA Lab. The Analyst will carry out a variety of research assignments for large, multi-faceted research projects, including setting up new studies and recruitment pipelines, ensure compliance with the HIC and other regulatory bodies at YSM, conduct data processing and analysis of experimental and clinical data.

This position will:

Set up new projects and implement recruitment and data processing pipelines in collaboration with study investigators.

Investigate, analyze, and reach preliminary scientific conclusions related to research and research planning.

Ensure data results and QC reports are compiled, analyzed, and presented accurately.

Analyze, develop, and interpret scientific results and maintain clear documentation of results.

Write and assist with manuscript writing and grant applications including creating visualizations.

Train new lab personnel, including research fellows and undergraduate students.

Interact with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, research staff, Business Office, and other personnel to discuss and evaluate study progress and to ensure the smooth operation of the research laboratory.

Prepare materials for review by Yale University Institutional Review Board.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated experience in a research setting. Professional verbal and written communication skills. Capacity for knowledge sharing and ability to communicate complex ideas across cross-functional teams.

2. Proficient computer skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite as well as RedCap, Qualtrics, and RStudio. Ability and desire to learn new computer platforms and software programs.

3. Solution-oriented with ability to work independently. Ability to prioritize tasks with competing deadlines and minimal supervision.

4. Maintains attention to detail in a fast-paced team environment with strong organizational and time management abilities. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing priorities and timelines.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience in a research lab with a focus on clinical research implementation, data reporting, and data analysis.

Principal Responsibilities

 

1.  Works closely with investigators and other study team members including the project manager, for projects or programs of a small size or sections of medium projects and programs to consult, conduct analysis, and identify trial objectives and requirements within specific parameters. 2.  Interprets research business needs and translates them into application and operational requirements for a specific area(s) of research. Develops necessary tools and workshops to successfully elicit requirements. 3.  Critically evaluates information gathered from multiple sources – research protocols, clinical trial agreements, financial budgets and fees associated with research - to reconcile conflicts, and decompose high-level information into data essentials. 4.  Analyzes data with standard methods, interprets the results, and provides written summary and reporting of data analysis. Develops reporting modules, ad-hoc reports and related reporting tools. Conducts research, data analysis, modeling, projecting and scenario analyses, with the aid of planning technology and databases 5.  Develops and maintain documentation and libraries on key processes. 6.  Assesses risk and ensures compliance with research protocols/guidelines, university procedures, and third party regulations.  7.  Determines training needs, designs, develops and conducts training sessions, meetings and conference calls with study teams and staff members. 8.  Performs or assists with research compliance audits or self-assessments. 9.  Communicates effectively the perspective of business opportunities, needs, and risks. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related work experience in the same job family or an equivalent combination of experience and education.  Must be knowledgeable in regional and federal regulations with the ability to perform independent decision-making on a daily basis.

Job Posting Date

11/12/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (21)

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00

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

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

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.

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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