Research Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Markey Cancer Center’s POP SR unit is seeking a Research Coordinator to support investigators and coordinate studies, with responsibilities spanning participant recruitment, data collection, and study reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong time management, and interaction with diverse participants; a hybrid work arrangement is available, with most days on site at the University of Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Anthropology or related field.
• Experience recruiting participants in clinical or community settings.
• IRB coordination and data collection experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate studies and manage timelines.
• Identify and recruit research participants.
• Collect and manage study data.
• Prepare study materials and reports.

Skills

Participant recruitment

Data collection

IRB coordination

Time management

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Online survey tools

OnCore

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting for extended periods of time, repetitive motion

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center ( MCC ), Patient-Oriented and Population Sciences Shared Resource ( POP SR) is recruiting for a Research Coordinator. This position will support MCC investigators as well as research through the Markey POP SR. Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, study coordination, identification and recruitment of research participants, data collection and management, preparation of study materials, and study reporting. Must be able to interact effectively with participants who will vary with respect to sociodemographic factors, health status (e.g., healthy adults vs. adults or children living with a cancer diagnosis), and setting (e.g., clinicians vs. patients), be self-directed and motivated, collaborative, and have strong research and time management skills.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The majority of days will be on site.

Tools and Software

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access), REDCap or other online survey software, online project management software, Adobe, OnCore

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree preferred (Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Anthropology, or other related field); experience recruiting participants in a clinical or community setting, IRB coordination, database management, data collection

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/23/2026

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