Research Regulatory Specialist I at University of Kentucky

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University of Kentucky is hiring a Research Regulatory Specialist I. This role involves managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, regulatory documentation, and compliance for clinical trials at the Markey Cancer Center while coordinating administrative tasks and ensuring researchers meet IRB and HIPAA training requirements. The specialist will also organize databases for research projects and submit required reports and documents for regulatory and policy adherence.

Highlights

Complete IRB applications, amendments, and renewals; manage regulatory documents for clinical trials.
Coordinate preparation and submission of reports and correspondence for regulatory agencies and the internal review board.
Ensure all center researchers maintain IRB and HIPAA training compliance.
Organize and maintain databases listing all center projects, including project renewals.
Perform administrative activities supporting the management of clinical trials research.
Use knowledge of IRB regulations, HIPAA requirements, and research compliance.
Full-time staff position, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with some potential overtime.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience or UK equivalencies.
Salary range: $23.18 to $38.25 per hour.
Supports the Markey Cancer Center clinical trials team under the Clinical Research Organization department.

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Job Title	Research Regulatory Specialist I
Requisition Number	RE56165
Working Title	RRSI -Reg
Department Name	7H024:MCC - CLINICAL RESEARCH ORG
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	45
Salary Range	$23.18-38.25/hour
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	1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, sitting for long periods of time, some standing or walking, repetitive motion
Shift	Monday-Friday, 8am -4:30pm (40hrs/wk). Some overtime may be required.
Job Summary	The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Research Regulatory Specialist I position which is administrative in nature and will assist with the management of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and some financial activities for our clinical trials teams. Duties will include completion of IRB applications with UK and other cancer centers, amendments and renewals, management of all regulatory documentation, responsible conduct of research and human subjects, assure that all center researchers maintain IRB and HIPAA training requirements compose and conduct safety review meetings as needed. Incumbent will also maintain organization database listing for all center projects, including periodic project renewals, and will manage organizational filing of regulatory documents for center research projects. Coordinates and performs a variety of research and administrative activities required in the management of clinical trials research. Duties include coordinating the preparation and submission of reports, documents, and correspondence for regulatory agencies and internal review board; interpreting and applying regulatory and policy requirements to protocols. This position will have a hybrid work arrangement after the initial training. IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume. To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Bachelors degree and at least one year of related experience or UK equivalencies.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	BA4years/1year
Deadline to Apply	11/02/2026
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.

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