Administrative Research Assistant Pr

Job Title
Administrative Research Assistant Pr

Requisition Number
RE56423

Working Title

Department Name
7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
43

Salary Range
$19.56-31.29/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Job Summary

The Center on Drug & Alcohol Research is seeking an Administrative Research Assistant Principal. This position supports the NIH-funded JCOIN 2 initiative by coordinating participant recruitment, enrollment, data collection, follow-up activities, and research interventions.

Responsibilities include conducting participant interviews, administering contingency management sessions, coordinating Support Person Engagement activities, maintaining accurate study data and records, monitoring data quality, processing participant payments, preparing progress reports, and assisting with the distribution and inventory of study materials. The position works closely with study participants, support persons, correctional partners, and the research team to ensure study activities are completed accurately and in accordance with approved protocols.

It is very important that you provide a comprehensive and detailed Work History in your application. Information on a resume or CV cannot be substituted for completing the application fields. The data you provide within the Work History application fields will be used to determine related experience and salary offers, so please include each position you have held. Multiple job titles with the same employer must have separate entries. Please provide details of your Job Duties, Start and End Dates, Hours Worked, and Pay.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Windows, REDCap, Microsoft Windows and Office applications; REDCap or similar research data-management systems; strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to Apply
11/23/2026

Our University Community

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