Research Project Manager

Job Title
Research Project Manager

Requisition Number
RE54384

Working Title

Department Name
7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods

Shift

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

Job Summary

A Markey Cancer Center research lab is seeking an individual for management of several ongoing and upcoming research projects.

Duties will include program administration, study protocol implementation, research subject recruitment, coordination and database management, quality assurance, research operations oversight, supervision of research staff, training of personnel on research protocols and policies, assistance with manuscript publication process, assistance with grant writing and submission, and other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI).

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IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Some skills with data bases, REDCap, PowerPoint, excellent communication skills, able to engage in problem solving, budgeting, personnel training

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Project Management certification, qualitative or quantitative research experience, clinical trial protocols

Master’s with 4+ years of research project management and 2+ years supervision of research tasks and training staff preferred; Strong REDCap skills preferred

Deadline to Apply
05/19/2026

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