STEPS Research Assistant

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

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Physical Requirements

May require long periods of sitting and/or standing; repetitive motion

Shift

Monday – Friday,hours vary based on study visits.

Job Summary

Research Assistant

The Research Assistant will provide administrative, research, and participant-support activities to assist with the successful implementation and management of research projects. Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain research and regulatory documents, records, and files in accordance with study requirements and applicable policies and procedures.
• 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 as needed, 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 / Knowledge / Abilities

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/12/2026

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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