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Job Title
STEPS Clinical Research Transportation Specialist
Requisition Number
TE09118
Department Name
7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
18.50/hr
Type Of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
High School Diploma
Required Related Experience
Customer Service, Interaction with elderly population, Data Entry and other administrative duties.
Physical Requirements
Monday-Friday, up to 30-40 hours per week (attendance at some weekend events may be requested)
Job Summary
In need of a sociable, self-motivated candidate who will interact daily with elderly research volunteers. Candidate will specialize in transportation for various research activities, including driving and accompanying research participants to MRI and PET imaging appointments, and data entry and imaging uploads. Candidate will also assist other staff members with transport, collection, and delivery of clinical trial-related materials. Other duties will include data entry for a variety of projects and intermittent coverage of the front desk as needed. Candidate will also participate in clinic-wide outreach and education activities, such as health-fairs and other participant retention events.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Customer Service, Communication, Phone Etiquette, Ability to work well in teams
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
11/20/2025
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.
STEPS Clinical Research Transportation Specialist
Requisition Number
TE09118
Department Name
7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
18.50/hr
Type Of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
High School Diploma
Required Related Experience
Customer Service, Interaction with elderly population, Data Entry and other administrative duties.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting and a computer work station for long periods of time
- Standing for long periods of time
- Repetitive motion
- Lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs.
- Job related travel
Monday-Friday, up to 30-40 hours per week (attendance at some weekend events may be requested)
Job Summary
In need of a sociable, self-motivated candidate who will interact daily with elderly research volunteers. Candidate will specialize in transportation for various research activities, including driving and accompanying research participants to MRI and PET imaging appointments, and data entry and imaging uploads. Candidate will also assist other staff members with transport, collection, and delivery of clinical trial-related materials. Other duties will include data entry for a variety of projects and intermittent coverage of the front desk as needed. Candidate will also participate in clinic-wide outreach and education activities, such as health-fairs and other participant retention events.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Customer Service, Communication, Phone Etiquette, Ability to work well in teams
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
11/20/2025
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.