Research Coordinator - req# 32200 - University of New Mexico

The Clinical Trials Unit, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a full-time candidate who is a detail-oriented, results driven individual to join our team as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

In general, the ideal candidate for the Nephrology Research Coordinator position will have experience coordinating clinical trials with all populations, including Hispanic and/or Native American communities. This includes completing IRB submissions (local and external), patient recruitment and retention, and data collection and maintenance. This candidate will also have a firm understanding of good clinical practices in conducting research strong interpersonal and communication skill and the ability to work effectively with a variety of university and community stakeholders. Depending on the study, these stakeholders might include: health care providers, funding agencies, university researchers, and media representatives.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following characteristics:

• Ability to effectively adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to effectively provide support for a variety of research project types
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Specific duties will include:

• Recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of research subjects. Developing and maintaining record keeping systems and procedures
• Collecting and preparing comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports, such as enrollment tracking for all active studies
  
• Coordinates and facilitates development and submission of local IRB applications for the conduct of biomedical and/or other federally regulated life sciences research studies, in accordance with all relevant Federal and State regulations and guidelines
  
• Advise and assist research in the preparation and submission of protocols for compliance review
  
• Drawing and processing blood will be required for some studies

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting patients to participate in research studies
• Experience preparing applications and other documents for submission to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or direct experience in IRB Administration
• Experience coordinating clinical trials
• Experience drawing and processing blood
• Ability to work flexible hours, as required by studies
• Use and understanding of medical terminology
• Fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Ability to travel, as required by studies

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