Research Analyst

multidisciplinary research center focused on advancing discoveries in neuroscience and regenerative medicine. The position combines laboratory operations, information technology, and research data management responsibilities, including the oversight and design of inventory systems, support for specialized scientific software and computing resources, and coordination of research data migration, organization, and preservation. This role is essential to maintaining efficient research operations and enabling researchers to leverage innovative technologies and data-driven approaches to accelerate scientific discovery. Principal Responsibilities: Lab equipment inventory and routine maintenance (for over several hundred chemicals and inventoried equipment), into a visual template (2x/year for both inventory and equipment). Will assist with researching other lab equipment inventory management (spreadsheets/databases). Implement and validate databases. Physically scanning equipment for VA (VA database) and University wants to duplicate to keep up to date. Independently research dynamic ways to reimagine this work, implement and monitor. Review and recommend enhanced analysis capabilities for primary data (such as imaging). Install new programs and IT tools as needed for the lab. Configure new computers and servers as needed. Responsible for preparing and following up on grant applications, reports and related IRBNet forms. Maintain multiple scientific and donor databases and center website. Scientific and research data migration and management (more and more journal and agencies are asking for the data, and preparing data so shareable). Required Skills and Abilities 1. Demonstrated experience with specialty scientific software. (i.e Matlab, HTML, CSS and Linux). 2. Demonstrated experience performing IT operational assistance and troubleshooting. 3. Demonstrated experience managing donor databases. 4. Demonstrated experience with content annotation, migration, and digital archiving. Preferred Education and Experience 1. A major in one of the sciences. 2. Previous IT, donor and research experience. Principal Responsibilities 1. Leads strategic projects, including: collaborate closely with client groups inside Yale to determine objectives and key questions; develop an analytical plan that will answer those questions; interact regularly with clients to share interim results and refine the plan.2. Designs and executes research and analysis using academic, operational, and financial data.3. Understands and mines existing databases to extract data.4. Generates new data where none exists, for example through web research, interviews, and surveys.5. Analyzes data with a variety of methods, including statistical analysis and Excel modeling.6. Develops clear and compelling presentations using graphics and text.7. Conducts meetings with small groups, including high-level audiences (e.g., Deans and Yale Officers) to communicate findings and solicit input.8. Stays abreast of developments at Yale and in higher education, developing both internal and external networks of peers.9. May perform other duties as required. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, computer science or a related field. Job Posting Date 10/14/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Associate (P4) Salary Range $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 Benefits A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at: Yale Benefits Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model Hybrid 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. 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