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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Program Administrator
Requisition Number
RE55347
Working Title
Department Name
7K700:PHARMACY PRACTICE & SCIENCE
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
MA
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Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; extensive computer use, ability to travel to project sites; lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 15lbs.
Shift
Monday - Friday with occasional night and weekend depending on projects.
Job Summary
The College of Pharmacy is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented research professional to support faculty-led research initiatives through project coordination, regulatory compliance, grants administration, data management, and research dissemination. This position manages multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring studies adhere to institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements while meeting established timelines and objectives.
The successful candidate will coordinate research activities, support IRB submissions and compliance processes, assist with grant proposal development and post-award administration, and oversee data collection systems using REDCap and other research tools. The role also collaborates closely with faculty investigators, data scientists, statisticians, and university research offices to advance research goals and maintain high standards of data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Additionally, this position contributes to the preparation of reports, publications, presentations, and other scholarly products that communicate research findings to sponsors, stakeholders, and the broader academic community. Strong project management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
08/25/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as 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, physical or mental 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. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.