Job Title
Temporary Technical/Paraprofessional
Requisition Number
DU14461
Department Name
7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA
Work Location
Hazard, KY
Salary Range
$20/hr
Type of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree
Required Related Experience
Three to four years related work experience preferred within research or data collection
Required License/Registration/Certification
Valid driver’s license
Physical Requirements
This position will need to commute between various implementation counties to fulfill data collection responsibilities. Participating counties include but are not limited to Floyd, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Wolfe counties.
Shift
Flexible – approximately 20 hours/week
Job Summary
We are seeking a Temporary Technical/Paraprofessional based in Hazard, KY. Ability to travel between counties in Appalachian Kentucky is a must.
Some of the duties of this role include:
- Coordinate project data collection – Coordinating completion of digital surveys, screening and consenting participants.
- Coordinate project locator efforts – Ensuring data quality, analyzing data.
- Data management, safety, and monitoring – Following UK IRB requirements, study data safety, and monitoring protocol.
- Records and forms – Completing documentation, maintaining records
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Familiarity with University of Kentucky Institutional Review Board (IRB) ethical research standards and protocols.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
04/20/2026
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.