Research Associate Senior

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking a Research Associate Senior to join the Patient-Oriented and Population Sciences Shared Resource (POP SR). This high-level position plays a key role in supporting cancer research by partnering with investigators to coordinate and implement a diverse portfolio of clinical and population-based research studies. Primary responsibilities include participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, and follow-up; project coordination and day-to-day study management; data collection and quality assurance; regulatory and IRB compliance; REDCap database management; and preparation of study reports and other research documentation. The Research Associate Senior will collaborate closely with principal investigators, clinicians, research staff, and data management teams to ensure the successful execution of research projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and participant care. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, and collaborative, with excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. Success in this role requires the ability to effectively engage with diverse participant populations – including healthy volunteers, patients, cancer survivors, caregivers, and pediatric populations – and to manage multiple research projects in a fast-paced academic research environment. This position has a hybrid work arrangement.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
• REDCap or other online survey software
• SPSS or SAS
• Online project management software
• Adobe

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree preferred (Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Anthropology, or other related field)
• Experience recruiting participants in a clinical or community setting
• IRB coordination experience
• Data base management experience
• Survey design experience

Required Education

PhD

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting up to 10 lbs, sitting for extended periods, repetitive motion

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Salary Range

$53,061-87,526/year

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Department Name

7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

Working Title

Senior Research Associate

Grade Level

46

Requisition Number

RE55016

Work Location

Lexington, KY - Hybrid

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 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

• How many years of paid employment experience do you have collaborating on research?
• Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience working with patients or in a patient care setting.
• Describe your approach to working with people.
• Describe your experience with enrolling and maintaining relationships with patients or clients.
• Describe your experience mentoring/training and being a resource to other team members.

Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter