Clincal Research Coordinator II

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Coordinator for INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - GASTROEN in Lexington, KY. This role will conduct data collection and coordinate day-to-day operations of a large federally funded project.

You will recruit and interview patients for studies, assist investigators with project implementation, and ensure compliance with UK and sponsor policies. You will attend scientific meetings and liaise with the PI, project manager, and site staff.

Qualifications

• BS degree required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all day-to-day operations of a large federally funded research project.
• Recruit and interview patients for research studies.
• Serve as resource and coordinator for research projects for research faculty and staff; assist investigators with project implementation; communicate with faculty, staff, researchers and sponsors on project coordination and development issues.
• Assist with compliance with UK and sponsor policies and procedures; identify subject recruitment and develop standard operating procedures for participant involvement for research project.
• Attend scientific meetings and communicate closely with the PI, project manager, and other site staff; knowledge of IRB process and clinical trial experience is a plus.

Education

BS

Job description

Department Name 7H358:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - GASTROEN

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

46

Salary Range

$25.51-42.08/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time. Able to push , pull, and lift 25 lbs.

Shift

Days

Job Summary

This research coordinator will be conducting data collection.
The Research Coordinator in this position will coordinate all day-to-day operations of a large federally funded research project that will need to recruit and interview patients for research studies.
Representative duties include: Serve as resource and coordinator for research projects for research faculty and staff; assist principal investigators with project implementation; communicate with faculty, staff, researchers and sponsors on project coordination and development issues; Assists with compliance with UK and sponsor policies and procedures; Identification of subject recruitment and developing standard operating procedures for participant involvement for research project.
The Research Coordinator will also attend scientific meetings and communicate closely with the PI, project manager, and other site staff. Research experience required with a working knowledge of the IRB process and clinical trial experience a plus.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience with clinical trials and regulatory processes is a plus.

Deadline to Apply

11/18/2026

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