Research Associate Senior

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Associate at the University of Kentucky will independently coordinate and manage the daily operations of multiple clinical and laboratory-based research studies. This includes study implementation, laboratory operations, biospecimen collection and processing, and coordinating research personnel.

The role requires expertise in laboratory procedures, study management, biospecimen handling, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• DNA isolation and PCR procedures experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in research.
• Experience coordinating multiple clinical and laboratory studies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily operations of multiple clinical and laboratory research studies.
• Oversee study implementation, laboratory operations, and biospecimen handling.
• Coordinate research personnel and collaborate with investigators, clinical partners, sponsors and collaborators.
• Contribute to scholarly activities through literature reviews, reference libraries, data interpretation and report preparation.

Skills

DNA isolation

PCR

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Performing repetitive motion. Effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Shift

Primarily days: Monday – Friday between 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Additional hours as needed

Job Summary

The Research Associate will independently coordinate and manage the daily operations of multiple clinical and laboratory-based research studies, including study implementation, laboratory operations, human biospecimen collection and processing, and research personnel coordination.

This position requires expertise in laboratory procedures, research study management, biospecimen handling, and regulatory compliance. The Research Associate will collaborate with principal investigators, research personnel, clinical partners, sponsors, and external collaborators to ensure research activities are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with approved protocols and institutional requirements. As appropriate to assigned research projects, contribute to scholarly activities through literature reviews, maintenance of reference libraries, research data interpretation, and preparation of research-related materials and reports.

IEBC (Internal Candidate Being Considered.)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

DNA isolation, PCR , Excel, PowerPoint

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply

11/16/2026

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