Clinical Research Assistant Job at Inside Higher Ed, Lexington, KY

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  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Clinical Research Assistant – Turfland Research Clinic Job Title: Clinical Research Assistant Requisition Number: RE52769 Department: 7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING Location: Lexington, KY Grade kõrg: 42 Salary Range: $17.41–27.87/hour Position Type: Staff (Full‑time) Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Required Education: AS Physical Requirements: Light lifting of files and packages Required Experience: No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification: None Job Summary Clinical Research Assistant will be a key member of the medical team at Turfland Research Clinic. The role involves daily blood collections and lab processing, ensuring high standards of proper lab techniques and sample handling. Working closely with the team leader and other medical staff, you will provide service to clinic participants and keep high work standards. Because this is an Alzheimer’s disease and aging clinic, communication skills and willingness to work with cognitively impaired individuals are essential. An unrestricted driver’s licence is preferred for participant transport. Phlebotomy skills are highly desired. Responsibilities Perform daily blood collections and laboratory processing. Adhere to proper lab techniques and sample processing protocols. Collaborate with the team leader and other medical staff to service clinic participants. Maintain dependability and uphold high work standards. Communicate effectively with cognitively impaired individuals. Assist with participant transport when applicable. Qualifications Associate’s degree (AS). Strong attention to detail and reliability. Good communication skills. Willingness to work with cognitively impaired individuals. Preferred Qualifications Phlebotomy training and skills. Unrestricted driver's licence. Deadline to Apply 01/22/2026 EEO Statement We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and-slip. 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 follows all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. 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, 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, including a national background check and/or drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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