Deadline
Oct 26, 2026
Closing in 7 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Other
Full time
Reference
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Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Offered salary$58,302-96,179/year
About the role
Clinical Research Coordinator III
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Clinical Research Coordinator III |
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| Requisition Number | RE56094 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7N800:COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 47 |
| Salary Range | $58,302-96,179/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 5 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Ability to stand for periods of time, travel across campus for meetings, and lift up to 25 pounds. Also ability to work in a sedentary position utilizing computer, mouse, keyboard, and telephone for portions of the day. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm |
| Job Summary | The Clinical Research Coordinator III will independently coordinate complex clinical and translational research studies within the College of Health Sciences and provide advanced clinical research operations expertise to investigators and research teams. The position will manage multiple concurrent human-subjects research protocols, including participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, study visits, longitudinal follow-up, regulatory documentation, research data systems, and coordination of procedures involving the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), imaging, biospecimen collection, and other University research resources.As a senior member of the Office of Research and Scholarship, the Clinical Research Coordinator III will also assist investigators with study start-up and implementation, IRB and regulatory processes, REDCap development, quality assurance, recruitment planning, research project management, and development of standardized research procedures. The position will serve as an advanced resource for faculty and research teams and will train and mentor research personnel in clinical research operations and best practices. This position will also lead and coordinate Responsible Conduct of Research education and training for College faculty, staff, students, and trainees.The position will contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement of CHS research operations, including monitoring study activity, identifying recurring barriers to research implementation, and developing tools and processes that improve the efficiency and quality of research conducted across the College. The Clinical Research Coordinator III reports to the College of Health Sciences Associate Dean for Research.The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent research management and study coordination experience, strong organizational skills, professionalism and empathy in working directly with research participants, the ability to independently problem-solve complex situations, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate must be able to explain technical, regulatory, and research ethics information clearly to participants, faculty, staff, students, and internal and external constituencies.The University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences has a strong strategic focus on translational research that advances movement, function, communication, and health across the lifespan, leading to scientific impact and improved health for the people of Kentucky and beyond. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | • Experience working in an academic medical center or CTSA-supported clinical research environment.• Experience coordinating studies involving invasive procedures such as muscle biopsy or venipuncture, or involving MRI or other imaging.• Experience supporting federally funded research, including NIH, DoD, NSF, HRSA, or other federal sponsors.• Experience developing or delivering Responsible Conduct of Research, research ethics, or compliance education.• Professional clinical research certification such as CCRC, CCRP, or CCRA.• Experience mentoring, training, or supervising research staff and students. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/26/2026 |
| 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Describe your experience and knowledge with clinical research and protocols.
(Open Ended Question)
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Please choose the answer that best describes your amount of paid, full-time experience working with IRBs, protocol submissions, informed consent, and other requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
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Describe a complex data project that you completed which included data collection, integration, management and/or analysis.
(Open Ended Question)
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Please select the option that most accurately reflects your level of paid, full-time experience in utilizing REDCap or similar data capture software.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1, up through 3 years
- More than 3, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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