Clinical Research Jobs in Connecticut
Clinical Research jobs in Connecticut concentrate in pharmaceutical development, hospital-based clinical trials, and biomedical device research, with a market that ranks among the most active in the Northeast for this specialty. Most hiring is centered in New Haven, Hartford, and Bridgeport, where institutions such as Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and Boehringer Ingelheim consistently recruit across experience levels. The most in-demand specialties include oncology trials, cardiovascular research, and regulatory affairs coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
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!
Overview
The Research Associate I will support clinical research in the Ranganathan Research Lab at the intersection of psychiatry, neuroscience, and substance use. The position will contribute to studies examining psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and depression, and research involving cannabis, cannabinoids, ketamine, and other novel therapeutic approaches. Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day research activities; assisting with participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, informed consent, and study visits; collecting, entering, managing, and reviewing research data; maintaining study documentation and regulatory files; supporting IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and other regulatory requirements; assisting with biospecimen and/or neurobehavioral research procedures as applicable; conducting literature reviews and contributing to data analyses and development of reports, presentations, and manuscripts; and collaborating with investigators, clinicians, research staff, and external partners. The Research Associate will help ensure that studies are conducted accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with approved protocols, institutional policies, and human subjects research requirements. They will demonstrate independent decision making by identifying issues, evaluating the available information (e.g. regulatory guidelines), and implementing appropriate solutions within the scope of the role.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple research studies, priorities, deadlines, and study documents with close attention to detail.
2. Demonstrated ability to support human subjects research, including participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, informed consent, study visits, and professional communication with research participants.
3. Proven experience with clinical research regulatory and compliance activities, including preparation and maintenance of IRB submissions, amendments, study binders/files, and protocol documentation.
4. Proficiency with research data collection, entry, quality review, database management, and basic data analysis; ability to maintain accurate, confidential records and ability to work with REDCap or comparable systems.
5. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Master's-level coursework or degree in public health, psychology, neuroscience, or a related field preferred.
2. Proven experience in psychiatric, neuroscience, substance use, or clinical research.
3. Proven experience with IRB/regulatory submissions, participant recruitment and screening, informed consent, REDCap or similar research databases, and preparation of research reports or presentations.
4. Familiarity with EEG, VR, biospecimen workflows, or other clinical research technologies is a plus.
5. Strong interest in translational mental health research and the development of novel biomarkers and treatments.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Serves as the primary oversight specialist on clinical and operational processes for low to moderately complex studies and non-therapeutic trials. Serves as a supporting clinical research coordinator to CRC/CRN II and Sr. CRC/CRN for highly complex protocols. 2. Manages, implements, and evaluates all aspects of clinical trial conduct including study initiation, execution/maintenance, completion, and administration for low to moderately complex studies and non-therapeutic trials. 3. Contributes to study feasibility reviews and makes recommendations based on analysis of the protocol and knowledge of clinical trials, operations, and ICH/GCP, federal regulation, and institutional processes for low to moderately complex clinical trials and non-therapeutic trials. 4. Ensures low to moderately complex study protocols are adhered to, oversees the maintenance of accurate documentation, recruitment of study participants and ensures regulatory and protocol requirements and guidelines are met per ICH/GCP, federal regulation, and institutional and sponsor requirements. 5. Identifies instances of noncompliance and deviations from protocol and works with manager to analyze and advises noncompliance and deviations to the appropriate parties. 6. Advises Principal Investigator oversight on low to moderately complex clinical trials and non-therapeutic trials by providing updates on protocol issues, status of signatures and clinical significance on lab reports, ECGs, adverse events and other documents as required. 7. Analyses, documents and conveys study data on low to moderately complex clinical trials and non-therapeutic trials. Coordinates with assigned staff to oversee and ensure that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner. 8. Oversees the tracking and reporting of adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol waivers, deviations, and violations on low to moderately complex clinical trials and non-therapeutic trials. 9. Assesses trial execution for assigned low to moderately complex trials and non-therapeutic trials and identifies areas that need improvement or that require correction and provides education and/or recommendations, as needed. 10. Collaborates with Investigators and Research Managers in the preparation and execution of corrective and preventative action plans and ensures implementation and adherence to stated plan for low to moderately complex trials and non-therapeutic trials. 11. Collaborates with the Quality Education Unit to contribute to the design of CRC trainings and continuing education. 12. Participates in interim monitoring visits and internal audits. 13. Monitors, interprets, and communicates federal and state regulations, and local policies for new guidance, updates, or policies. 14. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline, or other related field and one (1) year of clinical research experience, or the equivalent combination of education or experience. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Federal Regulations is required. Experience must indicate the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s): Physical Requirements Physical Requirements:Job Posting Date
10/23/2026Job Category
ProfessionalBargaining Unit
NONCompensation Grade
Administration & OperationsCompensation Grade Profile
Supervisor; Senior Associate (22)Salary Range
$61,500.00 - $91,875.00Benefits
A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at:Yale Benefits
Time Type
Full timeDuration Type
StaffWork Model
On-siteBackground 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
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.
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.
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. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
Description
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!
Overview
The Research Associate I will support clinical research in the Ranganathan Research Lab at the intersection of psychiatry, neuroscience, and substance use. The position will contribute to studies examining psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and depression, and research involving cannabis, cannabinoids, ketamine, and other novel therapeutic approaches. Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day research activities; assisting with participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, informed consent, and study visits; collecting, entering, managing, and reviewing research data; maintaining study documentation and regulatory files; supporting IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and other regulatory requirements; assisting with biospecimen and/or neurobehavioral research procedures as applicable; conducting literature reviews and contributing to data analyses and development of reports, presentations, and manuscripts; and collaborating with investigators, clinicians, research staff, and external partners. The Research Associate will help ensure that studies are conducted accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with approved protocols, institutional policies, and human subjects research requirements. They will demonstrate independent decision making by identifying issues, evaluating the available information (e.g. regulatory guidelines), and implementing appropriate solutions within the scope of the role.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple research studies, priorities, deadlines, and study documents with close attention to detail.
2. Demonstrated ability to support human subjects research, including participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, informed consent, study visits, and professional communication with research participants.
3. Proven experience with clinical research regulatory and compliance activities, including preparation and maintenance of IRB submissions, amendments, study binders/files, and protocol documentation.
4. Proficiency with research data collection, entry, quality review, database management, and basic data analysis; ability to maintain accurate, confidential records and ability to work with REDCap or comparable systems.
5. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Master's-level coursework or degree in public health, psychology, neuroscience, or a related field preferred.
2. Proven experience in psychiatric, neuroscience, substance use, or clinical research.
3. Proven experience with IRB/regulatory submissions, participant recruitment and screening, informed consent, REDCap or similar research databases, and preparation of research reports or presentations.
4. Familiarity with EEG, VR, biospecimen workflows, or other clinical research technologies is a plus.
5. Strong interest in translational mental health research and the development of novel biomarkers and treatments.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Serves as the primary oversight specialist on clinical and operational processes for low to moderately complex studies and non-therapeutic trials. Serves as a supporting clinical research coordinator to CRC/CRN II and Sr. CRC/CRN for highly complex protocols. 2. Manages, implements, and evaluates all aspects of clinical trial conduct including study initiation, execution/maintenance, completion, and administration for low to moderately complex studies and non-therapeutic trials. 3. Contributes to study feasibility reviews and makes recommendations based on analysis of the protocol and knowledge of clinical trials, operations, and ICH/GCP, federal regulation, and institutional processes for low to moderately complex clinical trials and non-therapeutic trials. 4. Ensures low to moderately complex study protocols are adhered to, oversees the maintenance of accurate documentation, recruitment of study participants and ensures regulatory and protocol requirements and guidelines are met per ICH/GCP, federal regulation, and institutional and sponsor requirements. 5. Identifies instances of noncompliance and deviations from protocol and works with manager to analyze and advises noncompliance and deviations to the appropriate parties. 6. Advises Principal Investigator oversight on low to moderately complex clinical trials and non-therapeutic trials by providing updates on protocol issues, status of signatures and clinical significance on lab reports, ECGs, adverse events and other documents as required. 7. Analyses, documents and conveys study data on low to moderately complex clinical trials and non-therapeutic trials. Coordinates with assigned staff to oversee and ensure that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner. 8. Oversees the tracking and reporting of adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol waivers, deviations, and violations on low to moderately complex clinical trials and non-therapeutic trials. 9. Assesses trial execution for assigned low to moderately complex trials and non-therapeutic trials and identifies areas that need improvement or that require correction and provides education and/or recommendations, as needed. 10. Collaborates with Investigators and Research Managers in the preparation and execution of corrective and preventative action plans and ensures implementation and adherence to stated plan for low to moderately complex trials and non-therapeutic trials. 11. Collaborates with the Quality Education Unit to contribute to the design of CRC trainings and continuing education. 12. Participates in interim monitoring visits and internal audits. 13. Monitors, interprets, and communicates federal and state regulations, and local policies for new guidance, updates, or policies. 14. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline, or other related field and one (1) year of clinical research experience, or the equivalent combination of education or experience. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Federal Regulations is required. Experience must indicate the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s): Physical Requirements Physical Requirements:Job Posting Date
10/23/2026Job Category
ProfessionalBargaining Unit
NONCompensation Grade
Administration & OperationsCompensation Grade Profile
Supervisor; Senior Associate (22)Salary Range
$61,500.00 - $91,875.00Benefits
A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at:Yale Benefits
Time Type
Full timeDuration Type
StaffWork Model
On-siteBackground 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
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.
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.
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. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Clinical Research Job Market in Connecticut
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What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research jobs across Connecticut.
- Active ACRP or SOCRA certification (CCRC or CCRP) recognized by Connecticut employers
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related health field required
- Minimum two years of clinical trial coordination or research associate experience preferred
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or REDCap
- Demonstrated knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Strong written communication skills for source documentation and protocol reporting
Clinical Research Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research in Connecticut?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or allied health field, then pursuing a nationally recognized credential such as the CCRC from ACRP or the CCRP from SOCRA, both accepted by Connecticut employers. Connecticut does not issue a state-specific clinical research license, so certification combined with hands-on trial experience at a hospital system or contract research organization is the standard hiring requirement in this state.
Which companies hire clinical researchs in Connecticut?
Companies currently hiring clinical researchs in Connecticut include Yale University, EmVenio Research, and Hartford HealthCare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Connecticut's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters and academic medical centers means many of these employers run ongoing multi-phase trial programs rather than one-off seasonal postings.
Which Connecticut cities have the most clinical research jobs?
Hartford, New Haven, and Connecticut have the most clinical research openings in Connecticut. New Haven leads because of Yale University and Yale New Haven Health's large trial portfolio, while Hartford's concentration of hospital networks and insurance-sector health programs drives demand there, and Bridgeport's proximity to major biomedical campuses and contract research organizations adds consistent volume in that corridor.
Are there remote clinical research jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're limited. About 50% of clinical research openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the largely on-site nature of trial monitoring and patient interaction. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are regulatory affairs coordinators, data managers, and medical writers rather than site-based coordinators or research nurses.
How can I get hired as a clinical research in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a clinical research associate or trial coordinator assistant role at a Connecticut academic medical center such as Yale New Haven Health or Hartford HealthCare, both of which run structured research training programs for candidates with relevant degrees but limited trial experience. Lateral moves from adjacent roles like registered nurse, medical assistant, or pharmacy technician are common, and completing a Good Clinical Practice training certificate before applying gives entry-level candidates a measurable edge over unverified applicants.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to clinical research jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings across hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations. Search the roles that fit your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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