Clinical Research Coordinator I

Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator I

Requisition Number
RE52394

Working Title

Department Name
7H045: Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$22.73-37.50/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50lbs; stand or walk with objects up to 25lbs; and possible exposure to radiation, cuts/punctures, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, and/or challenging individuals.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Job Summary

The Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center (BBDC) is looking for a Research Coordinator whose position will be instrumental to the success of clinical trials.

This position, in coordination with the Research Program Manager and Principal Investigator (PI), will assist with evaluations and treatments of study subjects. The ideal candidate should be energetic and professional, have an interest in working with participants of all ages and diverse backgrounds, and be able to demonstrate skills related to excellent customer service.

Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, identification and recruitment of research patients and implementing research related activities using a wide repertory of assessment tools to determine the research patient’s needs. Complete data management and compliance related to research subjects and studies will also be important job functions, and this position will ensure data collection and entry is completed as well as accurately reported. The successful candidate will be expected to ensure compliance with University of Kentucky policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

The University of Kentucky’s academic medical center has maintained a strong strategic focus on clinical research and has made significant investments in the development and expansion of core research facilities, as well as the ability to strengthen engagement and translation of research. Come join our team to see what makes UK one great place to work!

The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education.

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to operate various office machines including computers, printers, and various software packages. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Written and verbal communication skills. Initiative, collaboration, advanced time management skills. Technical skills applicable to essential functions and initiative.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of related experience.

Deadline to Apply
12/04/2025

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.

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