Weekend Research Assistant Jobs in Hamden, CT (NOW HIRING)

The Clinical Research Data Coordinator focuses on reducing a significant backlog of delinquent study visits requiring data entry and reconciliation while ensuring that all study data are timely, accurate, and compliant with applicable standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Enter clinical research data from paper source documents into Electronic Data Capture systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review source documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to study protocols prior to data entry.
• Investigate discrepancies, missing information, and inconsistent documentation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of study data.
• Collaborate with study teams to clarify and resolve data issues before entering information into Electronic Data Capture systems.
• Respond to sponsor and clinical research organization (CRO) data queries by reviewing source documentation, providing clear responses, and making appropriate data corrections.
• Assist in reducing the existing backlog of approximately 263 delinquent study visits requiring data entry and reconciliation.
• Support ongoing participant visits by ensuring that study data remain current while additional Research Assistants are onboarded and trained.
• Maintain strict compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), sponsor requirements, and clinical research documentation standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of overall data quality, reduction of delinquent visits, and timely completion of study documentation.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks independently while maintaining high standards of data quality and adherence to study timelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in clinical research data management, clinical research data entry, or in a similar role such as Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), Clinical Research Assistant (CRA), or Clinical Data Coordinator.
• Experience responding to sponsor and/or CRO data queries and performing accurate data corrections.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve data issues independently in a fast-paced research environment.
• Experience with Electronic Data Capture platforms such as Veeva Vault, Medidata Rave, Dosima, or comparable systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook.

This is a Contract position based out of New Haven, CT.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in New Haven,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

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