Research Data Manager

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Overview

The position will work with a dynamic and growing research team led at YSN by Dr. Deena Costa and provide programming, reporting and data management support for researchers and research initiatives. The position will also support the newly created COLLAB-RN, a joint effort to enhance nursing workforce with affiliates across Yale and Yale New Haven Health. The analyst is responsible for developing queries, reports, and application programming and requires a high degree of technical and analytical skills, as well as strong communication and collaboration skills to develop and deliver accurate results. They must be able to review data project requirements and be able to develop the programming to extract data electronic health systems data. The analyst will be responsible for adhering to data compliance policies and communicating with researchers. Additionally, the analyst will be required to document projects and track project status in department systems.

Manages datasets from electronic health system records and other sources. Develops queries, reports, data extracts and programming based on health system data and system using a variety of tools and applications. Communicates with researchers to understand their data requirements. Develops extract specifications and determine the best options for providing resulting data. Attends team meetings and collaborates with team members to develop, utilize and share best practices. Proactively contributes to improving processes. Reviews research protocols and compliance policies and ensures that data is provided in accordance with HIPAA and Yale policies. Prepares project documentation and maintains project status in departmental tracking tools. Contributes expertise and provides training to other team members or researchers related to projects, methodologies, or data.

Applies and keeps current with existing and emerging technologies.

May perform other duties as required.

Part-time 21 hours.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on health systems research, epidemiology or biostatistics.

2. Proven experience with statistical software such as R, SPSS or STATA.

3. Ability to work in team environments and on independent projects. Ability to manage priorities and work on multiple projects concurrently.

4. Ability to learn, understand and communicate implications of federal regulations and university policies related to clinical research and data compliance.

5. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in written and verbal forms with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. A Master's degree with experience in health system data analysis and hospital electronic health record data.

2. Proven experience in systems level research, mixed methods, data extraction, HIPAA regulations and IRB requirements is a plus.

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
04/14/2026

Job Category
Professional

Bargaining Unit
NON

Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile
Research Associate 1 MS (22)

Salary Range
$61,500.00 - $91,875.00

Time Type
Part time

Duration Type
Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model
Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

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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.

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