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Overview
The Clinical Research Support Laboratory (CRSL) is the primary non-CLIA certified laboratory responsible for collecting, processing, stabilizing, documenting, shipping and tracking all research biospecimens from patients participating in therapeutic clinical trials supported by the Yale Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office.
The CRSL Research Technician supports the New Haven CRSLs, located in both Smilow Cancer Hospital North Pavilion as well as Sterling Hall of Medicine, by providing meticulous preparation and coordination of the shipments of biological specimens from patients participating in numerous on-site clinical trials.
Working under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, this role involves understanding and following protocols and lab manuals for a large number of clinical trials with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. The CRSL Research Technician is responsible for using a high degree of independent judgement and extensive communication with Clinical Trials Office staff and other research staff to perform daily processing of patient-derived materials in both inpatient and outpatient settings in New Haven locations, interpreting lab templates for hundreds of oncology studies, and preparing daily and future shipments of patient-derived specimens.
Required Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to interpret written policies and procedures including complex materials, clinical trial protocols, and technical lab manuals. Experience with Clinical Trial laboratory sample processing. Experience working within a regulated laboratory environment. Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate essential information to staff.
Excellent attention to detail, attendance, and punctuality are critical to this position. Strong organizational and inter-personal skills, with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to work in a team as well as independently, and to effectively manage change.
Strong computer skills including intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), OnCore, eShipGlobal,and Box. Proven ability and willingness to learn new systems, processes and technology. Familiarity with EPIC and Barcloud.
Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA and ability to ensure strict patient confidentiality.
Demonstrated proficiency with medical laboratory terminology, and blood processing techniques.
Principal Responsibilities
Job Posting Date
07/13/2026
Job Category
Technician
Bargaining Unit
L34
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade D
Compensation Grade Profile
Hourly Range
$31.83
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
This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.
Posting Disclaimer
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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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