Clinical Trial Manager Jobs in Kentucky

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator I

Requisition Number: RE54870

Working Title: CRC I (CRO)

Department Name: 7H024:MCC - CLINICAL RESEARCH ORG

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 45

Salary Range: $22.73-37.50/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:
BS

Required Related Experience:
1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification:
None

Physical Requirements:
Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, sitting for long periods of time, some standing or walking, repetitive motion

Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM (40 hrs/wk).

Job Summary

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Markey Cancer Center | University of Kentucky

The Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky’s only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support oncology clinical trials and contribute to innovative cancer research.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I is responsible for coordinating study activities, collecting and maintaining research data, ensuring protocol compliance, assisting with patient recruitment and enrollment, monitoring participant safety, and supporting regulatory and study documentation requirements. This position works closely with investigators, research participants, healthcare professionals, and study sponsors to facilitate the successful conduct of clinical trials while adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and institutional policies.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to advancing cancer research through exceptional patient-centered care and clinical research support.

This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to operate various office machines including computers, printers, and various software packages
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Initiative, collaboration, advanced time management skills
- Technical skills applicable to essential functions and initiative

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelors + 1 year research and/or patient coordination, data collection or data management, administrative duties, and/or experience in a healthcare setting. UK equivalencies apply.

Deadline to Apply: 07/02/2026

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