Research Assistant — Data & Participant Support

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a Research Assistant to provide administrative, research, and participant-support services to aid the execution and management of research projects.

Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory documents, supporting study visits, preparing materials, attending team meetings, aiding data entry, and communicating with participants as guided by study protocols.

Qualifications

• Computer & Software Literacy
• Document & Record Management
• Basic Accounting & Math
• Scheduling & Calendar Management
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Communication skills, both oral and written

Responsibilities

• Maintain research and regulatory documents, records, and files in accordance with study requirements and policies.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to study staff during participant research visits.
• Prepare and distribute study-related materials and mailings to participants and their families.
• Participate in project and study team meetings and assist with follow-up activities as assigned.
• Provide data entry and data management support, ensuring accuracy and completeness of study information.
• Conduct telephone outreach and communication with participants and their families as directed by study protocols and research staff.
• Perform other research-related administrative and support duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Record management

Basic accounting

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

The University of Kentucky seeks a Research Assistant to provide administrative, research, and participant-support services to aid the execution and management of research projects.

Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory documents, supporting study visits, preparing materials, attending team meetings, aiding data entry, and communicating with participants as guided by study protocols.