Research Associate Clinical I in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

1 yr

None

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion.

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM/40 hrs/week, some evenings & weekends may be required.

Support Community-Focused Research That Improves Health Outcomes

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Associate Clinical I to coordinate clinical research activities for a field site serving the Cambridge, Ohio area.

This role is responsible for managing day-to-day research operations, coordinating participant visits, collecting clinical research data, and serving as the primary connection between study participants, the local community, and the research team. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring research activities are conducted efficiently, accurately, and with a strong focus on participant experience.

What You’ll Do

Why Now?
Community-based research relies on strong local partnerships, effective participant engagement, and high-quality data collection. This position plays a key role in helping research teams connect with participants while ensuring studies are conducted efficiently and in accordance with established protocols.

In this role, you’ll help bridge research and community impact, contributing to projects that generate valuable health information while supporting participants throughout their research experience.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Phlebotomy

At least five years of experience in performing clinical tasks.

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.