Research Associate Jobs in Connecticut

Department: Neuroscience - IPSC Core Center
Location: 100 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Job ID: 132543WD
Salary Range: $61,500.00 - $91,875.00

Description

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Overview

Reporting to the iPSC Core Scientific Director/Chair of Neuroscience and taking day to day direction from the Lead iPSC ARS, this position will work on development and support of iPSC Core led projects with others in the Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. This position will organize and maintain multiple end user requests across Neuroscience community, including CRISPR screens, high throughput screens of neuronally differentiated iPSC cells. This position will also assist in development of new products/processes with the leadership of the iPSC and will prepare extracts for RNA profiling.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated experience with cell culture, things like cell treatments, feeding and splitting.

2. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders, including research staff, study sponsors, and collaborators.

3. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

4. Independent Research: Demonstrated ability to perform independent research, analyze and interpret experimental data, and contribute to scientific reports and publications.

5. Team Collaboration: Ability to work well as part of a team, provide instruction and guidance, and contribute to the overall objectives of the research projects.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Strongly prefer candidates with previous experience with most of the list below:
2. CRISPR screens in iPSC cells.
3. high throughput screens of neuronally differentiated iPSC cells.
4. automated high content cellular immunofluorescent measures, including Molecular Dynamics ImagExpress or equivalent.

5. preparation of cellular extracts for RNA Profiling experiments and for immunoblot.

6. Proven experience in maintaining, expanding and neuronally differentiating human induced pluripotent (iPSC) cells in tissue culture.

7. Scientific and Technical Proficiency: Background in molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or physical sciences with experience in techniques such as PCR, sequencing, microscopy. Excellent time and attendance.

8. Takes direction well and works independently with limited supervision and excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

9. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize competing priorities and ability to meet deadlines.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority.
2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning.
3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly.
4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports.
5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning.
6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory.
7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments.
8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

03/09/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 1 MS (22)

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

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.

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