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The essential job functions of this position require you to: communicate and build working relationships with staff, faculty and individuals from diverse backgrounds; abide by University guidelines; maintain confidentiality; prioritize and manage work effectively; provide exceptional customer service and positively represent the university; ensure work is detailed, accurate and completed in a timely manner; lift, stand or walk with objects up to 25lbs;cuts/punctures, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, and/or challenging individuals.

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30p (40hours/week)

The Research Associate Clinical Senior will be instrumental to the success of collection, processing and banking of all biospecimens collected by clinical trials participants and other clinic programs as well as assisting outside faculty and investigators at the University, and will lead evaluations and clinical procedures of study subjects along with the clinical team, attending physician and/or Principal Investigator. Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, managing the collection, processing and banking of biospecimens, as well as assessing, planning and implementing research related activities while using a wide repertory of assessment tools to determine the research patient’s needs. Will be responsible for onboarding and retraining of staff with regard to laboratory procedures, techniques, lab and patient safety. In addition, this position will collaborate with the clinic administrator and other team leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of care that is planned, administered or delegated.

The ideal candidate must be customer service oriented and have effective time management, planning and organizational, attention to detail, observation, decision making and analytical skills. This individual must be a team player and possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a strong respect for diversity, high emotional intelligence and confidentiality. In addition, we are looking for experience with Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of clinical trial standards.

A strong clinical knowledge base. In addition, a strong working knowledge of best practice data management techniques and research regulations. Masters preferred

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.



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