Clinical Research Nurse Jobs in Connecticut
Clinical Research Nurse jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in New Haven, Hartford, and Farmington, where institutions like Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and UConn Health anchor the state's clinical trial activity. Oncology, cardiology, and rare disease trials draw the strongest demand, with openings at every level from entry-level study coordinators to senior research nurses leading multi-site protocols. Connecticut's dense concentration of academic medical centers and pharmaceutical partnerships makes it one of the more active markets in the Northeast. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.
- Coordinate all aspects of participant care from screening through study completion as defined by the protocol and PI delegation.
- Ensure and document that the informed consent process has occurred properly according to the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR part 46).
- Assist in the process of maintaining and updating each study participant's source records, including collection of medical history, assessment of eligibility and documentation of all study related procedures and relevant information.
- Promptly report adverse events, protocol deviations and unanticipated problems involving risk to human subjects or others to the PI, the Sponsor, the IRB and in accordance with the Federal Code of Regulations (21 CFR 312), with assistance as applicable.
- Ensure thorough, individualized, protocol-based study subject education on all study processes including but not limited to informed consent, study participation obligations, appropriate use of investigational product (IP), IP side effects and safety, communication with study staff and research rights.
- Provide timely and accurate exchange of participant information with the PI and research team as it pertains to study conduct and patient safety.
- Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Privacy Rule) and protect participant confidentiality at all times.
- Dispense, administer and instruct participants on proper use of the investigational product (IP) in accordance with the protocol, coordinator's scope of practice and at the direction of the PI, with assistance as needed.
- Collaborate with the USRC clinical team. Participate in trial implementation, and ensure compliance with the study protocol by our clinical partners, with assistance as needed.
- Perform accurate and timely data collection, source documentation, and entry into the USRC databases and sponsor Case Report Forms (CRFs)/ interactive web response systems (IWRS). Address queries and sponsor requests in a timely manner.
- Aid in the coordination of long-term storage of research records in accordance with contractual requirements, with direction from the Director of Clinical Research.
- Assist in the preparation of and attendance during site initiation meetings, monitoring visits, audit visits or regulatory authority inspections.
- Responsible for the preparation and ongoing maintenance of Essential Documents (The Trial Master File). This includes those documents that will allow for the evaluation of the clinical trial and demonstrate compliance of the sponsor and PI with the study protocol and GCP. (Including but not limited to: Form FDA 1572, financial disclosures, laboratory certifications, protocol, investigator brochure, institutional review board (IRB) related documents, IND reports delegation of authority (DOA), study specific enrollment logs, monitoring reports, with assistance as needed.
- Assists in the coordination of efforts of internal and external resources (industry partners, clinical research organizations) to ensure efficient trial selection, proper patient recruitment, achieving target enrollment goals and trial plan execution.
- Fosters a patient-care culture that emphasizes patient safety and quality in all aspects.
- Responsible for the patient stipend automated payment process including registration into the system and processing payments per the USRC policy and ongoing maintenance of payments during the trial.
- Adheres to the USRC Research quality assurance program guidelines.
- Travel to Investigator Meetings or similar research related meetings is required.
- Travel may be required between dialysis facilities or nephrology practices within the community.
- Develops a working knowledge of current clinical research practice standards and regulatory requirements. For example, but not limited to; (FDA Federal Code of Regulations Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), International Air and Transportation Association (IATA) - Shipping of Dangerous Goods. Maintains their industry standard licensures and certifications.
- May provide training and oversight of Clinical Research Coordinators and/or Research Assistants.
- Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Participate in team concepts and promote a team effort; perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Participate in staff meetings as required.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.
- Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develops effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Participates in team concepts and promote a team effort; performs duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.
Qualifications/Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in clinical research required; nephrology experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of FDA regulations, IRB requirements and Good Clinical Practice.
- Basic knowledge of kidney care and/or End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) or similar field is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must have intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and web based tools); proficiency in USRC applications required within 90 days of hire.
Benefit Details
- Medical / Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Virtual Care
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- PTO
All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- 401k with employer match
- PTO
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.
- Coordinate all aspects of participant care from screening through study completion as defined by the protocol and PI delegation.
- Ensure and document that the informed consent process has occurred properly according to the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR part 46).
- Assist in the process of maintaining and updating each study participant's source records, including collection of medical history, assessment of eligibility and documentation of all study related procedures and relevant information.
- Promptly report adverse events, protocol deviations and unanticipated problems involving risk to human subjects or others to the PI, the Sponsor, the IRB and in accordance with the Federal Code of Regulations (21 CFR 312), with assistance as applicable.
- Ensure thorough, individualized, protocol-based study subject education on all study processes including but not limited to informed consent, study participation obligations, appropriate use of investigational product (IP), IP side effects and safety, communication with study staff and research rights.
- Provide timely and accurate exchange of participant information with the PI and research team as it pertains to study conduct and patient safety.
- Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Privacy Rule) and protect participant confidentiality at all times.
- Dispense, administer and instruct participants on proper use of the investigational product (IP) in accordance with the protocol, coordinator's scope of practice and at the direction of the PI, with assistance as needed.
- Collaborate with the USRC clinical team. Participate in trial implementation, and ensure compliance with the study protocol by our clinical partners, with assistance as needed.
- Perform accurate and timely data collection, source documentation, and entry into the USRC databases and sponsor Case Report Forms (CRFs)/ interactive web response systems (IWRS). Address queries and sponsor requests in a timely manner.
- Aid in the coordination of long-term storage of research records in accordance with contractual requirements, with direction from the Director of Clinical Research.
- Assist in the preparation of and attendance during site initiation meetings, monitoring visits, audit visits or regulatory authority inspections.
- Responsible for the preparation and ongoing maintenance of Essential Documents (The Trial Master File). This includes those documents that will allow for the evaluation of the clinical trial and demonstrate compliance of the sponsor and PI with the study protocol and GCP. (Including but not limited to: Form FDA 1572, financial disclosures, laboratory certifications, protocol, investigator brochure, institutional review board (IRB) related documents, IND reports delegation of authority (DOA), study specific enrollment logs, monitoring reports, with assistance as needed.
- Assists in the coordination of efforts of internal and external resources (industry partners, clinical research organizations) to ensure efficient trial selection, proper patient recruitment, achieving target enrollment goals and trial plan execution.
- Fosters a patient-care culture that emphasizes patient safety and quality in all aspects.
- Responsible for the patient stipend automated payment process including registration into the system and processing payments per the USRC policy and ongoing maintenance of payments during the trial.
- Adheres to the USRC Research quality assurance program guidelines.
- Travel to Investigator Meetings or similar research related meetings is required.
- Travel may be required between dialysis facilities or nephrology practices within the community.
- Develops a working knowledge of current clinical research practice standards and regulatory requirements. For example, but not limited to; (FDA Federal Code of Regulations Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), International Air and Transportation Association (IATA) - Shipping of Dangerous Goods. Maintains their industry standard licensures and certifications.
- May provide training and oversight of Clinical Research Coordinators and/or Research Assistants.
- Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Participate in team concepts and promote a team effort; perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Participate in staff meetings as required.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.
- Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develops effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Participates in team concepts and promote a team effort; performs duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.
Qualifications/Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in clinical research required; nephrology experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of FDA regulations, IRB requirements and Good Clinical Practice.
- Basic knowledge of kidney care and/or End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) or similar field is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must have intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and web based tools); proficiency in USRC applications required within 90 days of hire.
Benefit Details
- Medical / Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Virtual Care
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- PTO
All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- 401k with employer match
- PTO
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The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research nurse jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut RN license issued or recognized by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or specialty setting
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements for research
- Experience with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap, Medidata Rave, or similar platforms
- CCRP or CCRC certification from the Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred or required
- Strong understanding of informed consent processes and human subjects protection protocols
Clinical Research Nurse Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research nurse in Connecticut?
You start by holding an active RN license through the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN. From there, most Connecticut employers expect at least one to two years of clinical bedside experience before moving into research. Earning a certification such as the CCRP strengthens your application. Academic medical centers like Yale New Haven Health and UConn Health are common first employers for nurses transitioning into clinical research roles.
Which companies hire clinical research nurses in Connecticut?
Employers hiring clinical research nurses in Connecticut right now include Hartford HealthCare, Yale University, and Ki Health Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's mix of academic health systems, specialty hospitals, and biopharmaceutical companies operating out of the New Haven and Hartford corridors keeps steady demand for qualified research nurses across therapeutic areas.
Which Connecticut cities have the most clinical research nurse jobs?
The cities with the most clinical research nurse openings in Connecticut are Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield. New Haven's concentration of Yale School of Medicine affiliates and Hartford's large hospital networks drive most of the volume, while Farmington's UConn Health campus and nearby pharmaceutical offices in the Connecticut Bioscience Growth Initiative corridor account for a meaningful share of listings outside the two major metros.
Are there remote clinical research nurse jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. Most clinical research nurse work requires on-site patient contact for assessments, specimen collection, and informed consent, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 100% of clinical research nurse openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve data monitoring, protocol review, or sponsor-side roles rather than direct patient interaction.
How can I get hired as a clinical research nurse in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a clinical research coordinator or research nurse assistant role at an academic medical center while still holding your active Connecticut RN license. Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare both run structured onboarding tracks for nurses new to research, and UConn Health regularly posts associate-level study coordinator openings that accept candidates with limited research backgrounds. Completing a Good Clinical Practice certification course before applying and highlighting any bedside experience in oncology or cardiology, two of Connecticut's busiest research areas, gives your application a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings across academic health systems, specialty hospitals, and research organizations throughout the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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