Clinical Research Coordinator III

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Clinical Research Coordinator III Requisition Number RE55950 Working Title Department Name 7H85R:SURGERY-RESEARCH Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 47 Salary Range $58,302-96,179/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, walking long distances, lifting up to 50lbs

Shift

M-F 8a - 5p with weekends as needed

Job Summary

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III to work with one of our Lung Transplant Surgeons to manage clinical trials.

Responsibilities include recruitment, screening and enrolling of eligible patients into clinical trials. Guiding participants through the informed consent process and explain study expectations. Coordinate participant visits, schedules procedures, and handles day-to-day trial logistics. Gathers patient data, records vital signs, collects lab samples, and enters information into secure tracking systems. Ensures the trial follows federal regulations, ethical standards, and study protocols. Acts as a main link between patients, doctors, sponsors, and institutional review boards. Prepare for monitoring visits and audits and ensure compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Advanced leadership skills and empathy. Extensive knowledge and experience with the implementation of study-related activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High-level organizational skills. Able to problem-solve independently and collaboratively.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of research experience. Clinical research certification (CCRC, CCRA, CCRP, etc.) preferred.

Deadline to Apply 10/08/2026 Our University Community

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Describe your overall experience with Research

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience and previous roles with clinical trials

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience recruiting, consenting, and enrolling participants in clinical research studies.

(Open Ended Question)

• • What experience do you have coordinating studies involving surgical patients or complex clinical workflows

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe a challenging situation you encountered in a research study and how you resolved it

(Open Ended Question)

• • How do you prioritize competing responsibilities while ensuring protocol compliance and data quality

(Open Ended Question)

• • What experience do you have with regulatory submissions, IRB processes, or maintaining research documentation

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter