Research Coordinator V

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The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Communicative Disorders at the University of Louisville School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator V. This position will support research initiatives led by multiple Principal Investigators in the areas of speech-language pathology and head and neck cancer. The research focuses on biomolecular and physiological measurements in humans, live rodents, and tissue samples. Key responsibilities include coordinating laboratory activities, managing data collection and analysis, and ensuring the efficient operation of ongoing experiments. Opportunities to assist with grant applications may also be possible and may include pre-award and post-award responsibilities such as completion of forms, formatting and verification of accuracy of documentation, verification of application completeness, assistance with budget development and post-award budgetary management, and other post-award project management tasks. It is generally anticipated that the individual will spend about 20 hours per week engaged in the wet lab and the remaining 20 hours/week coordinating study activities, including participant recruitment and data curation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit participants for clinical/observational studies, obtain informed consent, collect study data, and coordinate or track study activities.

• Collect and process human and rodent tissue samples for analysis.

• Acquire and analyze physiological data from humans and rodents (e.g., swallow studies).

• Handle laboratory rodents and collect physiological data.

• Organize, analyze, and summarize large experimental datasets using MS Excel, REDCap, and/or other data management and processing software.

• Perform biochemical and molecular assays (e.g., histology, Western blot, RT-PCR, ELISA).

• Prepare materials and equipment required for laboratory tests and experiments.

• Manage tasks and coordinate research efforts across multiple Principal Investigators

• Assist with funding acquisition and post-award management tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with datasets, including data processing and organization.

• Comfort with basic handling of rodent models and tissue samples for experimental procedures.

• Previous experience with physiological data collection and common wet lab techniques (e.g., Western blotting, RT-PCR, ELISA, histology).

• Familiarity with clinical research procedures, including participant enrollment and informed consent.

• Strong organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, and keen attention to detail are essential.

Competencies

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accurate data entry skills, and intermediate computer proficiency (including experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe software). Effective time management and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

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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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