Research Regulatory Specialist I

Job Title
Research Regulatory Specialist I

Requisition Number
RE56165

Working Title
RRSI -Reg

Department Name
7H024:MCC - CLINICAL RESEARCH ORG

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$23.18-38.25/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, sitting for long periods of time, some standing or walking, repetitive motion

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8am -4:30pm (40hrs/wk). Some overtime may be required.

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Research Regulatory Specialist I position which is administrative in nature and will assist with the management of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and some financial activities for our clinical trials teams. Duties will include completion of IRB applications with UK and other cancer centers, amendments and renewals, management of all regulatory documentation, responsible conduct of research and human subjects, assure that all center researchers maintain IRB and HIPAA training requirements compose and conduct safety review meetings as needed. Incumbent will also maintain organization database listing for all center projects, including periodic project renewals, and will manage organizational filing of regulatory documents for center research projects. Coordinates and performs a variety of research and administrative activities required in the management of clinical trials research. Duties include coordinating the preparation and submission of reports, documents, and correspondence for regulatory agencies and internal review board; interpreting and applying regulatory and policy requirements to protocols.

This position will have a hybrid work arrangement after the initial training.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Bachelors degree and at least one year of related experience or UK equivalencies.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BA4years/1year

Deadline to Apply
11/02/2026

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