Research Coordinator V

About the role

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Communicative Disorders at the University of Louisville School of Medicine seeks a full-time Research Coordinator V.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit participants for clinical/observational studies, obtain informed consent, collect study data, and coordinate or track study activities.
• Collect and process human and rodent tissue samples for analysis.
• Acquire and analyze physiological data from humans and rodents (e.g., swallow studies).
• Handle laboratory rodents and collect physiological data.
• Organize, analyze, and summarize large experimental datasets using MS Excel, REDCap, and/or other data management and processing software.
• Perform biochemical and molecular assays (e.g., histology, Western blot, RT-PCR, ELISA).
• Prepare materials and equipment required for laboratory tests and experiments.
• Manage tasks and coordinate research efforts across multiple Principal Investigators.
• Affiliate with funding acquisition and post-award management tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years relevant research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with datasets, including data processing and organization.
• Comfort with basic handling of rodent models and tissue samples for experimental procedures.
• Previous experience with physiological data collection and common wet lab techniques (e.g., Western blotting, RT-PCR, ELISA, histology).
• Familiarity with clinical research procedures, including participant enrollment and informed consent.
• Strong organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, and keen attention to detail are essential.

Skills

• Intermediate computer proficiency (including experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe software).
• Effective time management and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.