Clinical Research Assistant

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title: Clinical Research Assistant
• Requisition Number: TE09348
• Department Name: 7H030:
  
  SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Salary Range: $22/hr
• Type of Position: Temporary
• Position Time Status: Part‑Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  Recruitment, Project Coordination, Data Entry, Customer Service
• Required License/Registration/Certification: n/a
• Shift: Monday‑Friday, up to 30 hours per week
• Final date to receive applications: 06/03/2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly clinical research assistant with excellent organization and communication skills to serve as a central and primary contact for prospective and current research subjects, and community members at the Center on Aging Clinic. The candidate will support recruitment for Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment clinical trials, specializing in recruitment of participants into various research trials, coordinating large‑scale mailings, visit scheduling, and data entry.

Specific job duties include in‑person and telephone contact with community members and potential research participants; mailings, attending community events, assisting with research visits, and data entry support. The role also assists with the daily operations of Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment clinical trials.

• Sitting and a computer work station for long periods of time
• Standing for long periods of time
• Repetitive motion
• Lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Job related travel

• Serve as primary contact for prospective and current research subjects
• Recruit participants into Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment trials
• Coordinate mailings and large‑scale outreach efforts
• Schedule visits and assist during research visits
• Enter data into research databases and maintain records
• Assist with daily operations of clinical trials

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization and time management abilities
• Computer proficiency
• Dependability
• Team player with ability to work independently
• Familiarity with medical terminology

The University follows state and federal nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities in all aspects of institutional operations.

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