Research Assistant II - Cardiology (Part-Time)

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107925

Minimum Requirements:

Associate’s degree in a related field and one (1) or more years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The Research Assistant II will provide supportive assistance to the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team on clinical research activities within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. The position contributes to industry-sponsored, NIH-funded, and investigator-initiated studies involving human subjects by helping coordinate day-to-day research tasks and ensuring compliance with study requirements. This is a part time position, 15-20 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with study-related activities as outlined in research protocols, including screening potential participants, scheduling visits, and supporting the informed consent process under supervision.

• Collect and record clinical research data from designated sources; enter, verify, and maintain study information in required databases.

• Support basic clinical procedures such as vital sign collection, specimen handling, laboratory processing, and preparation of materials for shipment according to established guidelines.

• Maintain study files, regulatory binders, and clinical trial materials; help prepare routine updates for sponsors and internal oversight groups as directed.

• Complete required institutional research trainings, study-specific modules, and maintain any applicable certifications.

• Provide general administrative and operational support to the PI and research staff, including coordination of meetings, communication with study participants, and assistance with routine study documentation.

• Assist with preparation of simple data summaries or reports under guidance from senior staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support smooth functioning of clinical research operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.

• Prior experience working in clinical research or healthcare settings.

• Interest in cardiovascular medicine or exposure to clinical trial operations.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$25.39

Target Compensation Minimum:

$16.93

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.