Clinical Research Coordinator

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Overview

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. The mission of the Yale Alzheimer’s Disease Research Unit (ADRU) is to make advancements in treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders that lead to early diagnosis, delaying of disease progression, and ultimately, a cure. We aim to achieve these goals through collaborative efforts between participants, their study partners, researchers, and clinicians. We are committed to conducting high quality and impactful research, educating research trainees, and caring for our research participants and their families. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) for the Yale ADRU to coordinate observational studies and therapeutic trials for individuals with normal cognition and symptomatic or presymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive disorders. Primary duties include managing clinical trial operations under the direction of the Principal Investigator and ensuring adherence to protocols, regulatory standards, and GCP guidelines. The CRC may participate in recruitment, informed consent, screening, and scheduling visits. Other primary duties include administering standardized cognitive tests and questionnaires to participants and their study partners, and performing clinical assessments such as vital signs, venipuncture, and electrocardiograms. The CRC is responsible for maintaining research records, including source documents and case report forms, entering data into electronic data capture systems, reporting adverse events, providing sponsors with requested clinical and regulatory information, and resolving data queries in a timely manner. Laboratory responsibilities may include coordinating laboratory specimen collection, storage, and shipment and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. Other responsibilities include managing study supplies, drug accountability, and assisting with monitor visits. The CRC may assist with the preparation of research protocols, and protocol renewals and amendments for submission to the investigational review board (IRB). The ADRU also has C&T and post-baccalaureate study coordinators. The CRC may share in the training and supervision of these individuals and will generally serve as the lead coordinator of multi-coordinator studies.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Clinical Research Proficiency and Compliance: Proven experience with clinical studies.
2. Self-Motivation, Organization, and Detail-Orientation: Demonstrates self-motivation, independence,

consistency, and reliability. Shows excellent attendance, punctuality, and organizational skills. Pays close attention to detail and communicate effectively.
3. Effective Under Pressure with Communication and Leadership: Proven ability to work efficiently and independently under pressure, prioritizing tasks effectively. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, along with leadership qualities.
4. Technical Proficiency in Research Tools: Exhibits proficiency in Microsoft Office, Experience with electronic data collection tools such as iPads and software like XXXXX.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Research experience with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders

Principal Responsibilities

1. Compares protocols and sponsored projects to confirm consistency between funding proposals/awards and approved protocols. 2. Documents established congruency between funding proposals and approved protocols. 3. Facilitates and/or assists with resolution of any inconsistencies between funding proposals and approved protocols. 4. Serves as a liaison between the Grants and Contracts offices, investigators, and business managers to resolve congruency issues in a timely manner. 5. Attends meetings and presents issues when necessary that were identified during congruency review. 6. Serves as a resource and provides technical assistance to investigators and their staff. 7. Provides analytical and technical support related to establishing and recording protocol/grant congruency, as needed. 8. Monitors federal and state regulations for new guidance, updates, or policies. Maintains a high degree of knowledge on these requirements to determine actions and follow directives that may be required to ensure University compliance with congruency review and reporting requirements. 9. Develops, implements, and manages internal practices that ensure compliance with federal requirements. 10. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic/scientific field and a minimum of 3 years of related research support experience; or the equivalent combination of education or experience.

Job Posting Date

04/09/2026

Job Category

Manager

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

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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