Research Analyst

University of Kentucky; Hazard, Northern (KY, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Center on Drug & Alcohol Research invites applications for a Research Analyst. The role supports participant recruitment, screening, data collection, and specimen handling to ensure protocol compliance and data quality.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, shipping, inventory management, and equipment calibration, with emphasis on coordination across study teams and sponsors. IEBC.

Qualifications

• Experience with computers required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and screen participants for clinical studies.
• Collect clinical research data and perform phlebotomy and specimen handling.
• Package, ship and track specimens and manage study supplies.
• Coordinate maintenance and calibration of required equipment and monitor retention processes.

Skills

Computers

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, carrying/pushing/pull of objects up to 25 lbs

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Summary

The Center on Drug & Alcohol Research is seeking a Research Analyst. Responsibilities include participant recruitment and screening, clinical research data collection, phlebotomy and biological specimen collection and processing, specimen packaging and shipping, participant follow-up and retention, study supply and inventory management, and coordination of required equipment maintenance and calibration. The position works closely with investigators, sponsors, and study teams to ensure protocol compliance, data and specimen quality, and successful study implementation. IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered.)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience with a substance abusing population is preferred. Acceptance of these populations is required. Experience with computers required. Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision. Excellent organizational skills, act independently with minimal supervision

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/07/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Required Documents

• Resume

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