Clinical Research Coordinator III

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III in the Department of Surgery to manage lung transplant trial activities. You will recruit and screen patients, obtain informed consent, and coordinate visits and procedures while ensuring protocol compliance.

Responsibilities include data collection, regulatory oversight, and acting as a liaison among patients, surgeons, sponsors and IRBs. This role requires leadership, organization, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Clinical research certifications (CCRC/CCRA/CCRP) preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen and enroll eligible patients into clinical trials.
• Guide participants through informed consent and explain study expectations.
• Coordinate participant visits, schedules, procedures and trial logistics.
• Collect data, record vital signs and lab samples; enter information into tracking systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, FDA and IRB; prepare for monitoring visits and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

BS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator III

Requisition Number: RE55950

Department Name: 7H85R:SURGERY-RESEARCH

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 47

Salary Range: $58,302-96,179/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience: 5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Sitting for long periods of time, walking long distances, lifting up to 50lbs

Shift: M-F 8a – 5p with weekends as needed

Job Summary

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III to work with one of our Lung Transplant Surgeons to manage clinical trials. Responsibilities include recruitment, screening and enrolling of eligible patients into clinical trials. Guiding participants through the informed consent process and explain study expectations. Coordinate participant visits, schedules procedures, and handles day-to-day trial logistics. Gathers patient data, records vital signs, collects lab samples, and enters information into secure tracking systems. Ensures the trial follows federal regulations, ethical standards, and study protocols. Acts as a main link between patients, doctors, sponsors, and institutional review boards. Prepare for monitoring visits and audits and ensure compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) and local Institutional Review Board ( IRB ).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Advanced leadership skills and empathy. Extensive knowledge and experience with the implementation of study-related activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High-level organizational skills. Able to problem-solve independently and collaboratively.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of research experience. Clinical research certification ( CCRC , CCRA , CCRP , etc.) preferred.

Deadline to Apply

10/08/2026

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