Clinical Research Assistant

Job Title
Clinical Research Assistant

Requisition Number
TE09348

Department Name
7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$22/hr

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Related Experience

Recruitment, Project Coordination, Data Entry, Customer Service

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Physical Requirements

Sitting and a computer work station for long periods of time

Standing for long periods of time

Repetitive motion

Lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs.

Job related travel

Shift

Monday-Friday, up to 30 hours per week

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly clinical research assistant with excellent organization and communication skills, to serve as a central and primary contact for prospective and current research subjects, and community members at the Center on Aging Clinic. The candidate chosen for this position will work to support recruitment for Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment clinical trials. This position will specialize in recruitment of participants into various research trials, coordinating large-scale mailings, visit scheduling, and data entry. Specific job duties will include: in-person, and telephone contact with community members and potential research participants; mailings, attending community events, assisting with research visits and data entry support. This position will also assist with the daily operations of Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment clinical trials.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

1) Communication and interpersonal skills
2) Organization and time management abilities
3) Computer proficiency
4) Dependability
5) Team player with the ability to work independently
6) Familiarity with medical terminology

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

n/a

Deadline to Apply
06/03/2026

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