Research Coordinator

Job Title
Research Coordinator


Requisition Number
RE50498


Working Title

Department Name
8G030:Educational, School and Counseling Psych


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
43


Salary Range
$19.18-30.68/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MS




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Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting and standing for long periods of time



Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm



Job Summary

We are seeking a research coordinator for a NIDA funded study on drug use disorders among underserved groups. This Research Coordinator will be conducting a multi-site data (Jefferson County and Fayette County) collection project focused on drug use disorders. The Research Coordinator in this position will direct all day-to-day operations of a large federally funded, multi-site research project that will need to recruit and interview adults across the lifespan. The Research Coordinator will directly supervise interviewers working in the field. Frequent travel to downtown Louisville (Jefferson County) will be a requirement for this position.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

None



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience with project coordination, data collection, human subjects research protocols and experience working with individuals with mental health and drug use disorders preferred. Experience with fiduciary management of grant budgets and familiarity with IRB policies and procedures are preferred.



Deadline to Apply
06/06/2025


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