Clinical Research Jobs in Kentucky

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse II

Requisition Number: RE54874

Department Name: 7H667:PEDIATRICS - RESEARCH

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 47

Salary Range: $27.48-45.33/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:
ADN

Required Related Experience:
5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification:
Registered Nurse (RN) by time of hire

Physical Requirements:
Maintain confidentiality; ensure work is detailed, accurate and completed in a timely manner; lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50lbs; stand or walk with objects up to 25lbs; and possible exposure to radiation, cuts/punctures, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, and/or challenging individuals

Shift:
M-F, 8:30a to 5:00p, some weekends and evenings may be required in order to enroll study subjects.

Job Summary:
The Division of Pediatric Research provides support to faculty members in the College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics who are leading research projects. The Clinical Research Nurse will be involved in research design, oversee ethical and participant safety issues, development and regulation of investigational drugs and devices, be responsible for clinical study operations, management of the study site, and all project related data and informatics.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Applicant should be able to use MS Office Programs, EPIC, OnCore, RedCap, Qualtrics, and other programs as needed to complete related tasks.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience:
ADN + 5 years of nursing experience required, or BSN + 3 years. UK equivalencies apply. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Deadline to Apply:
06/25/2026

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