Clinical Research Supervisor

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,865 - 57,451; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Clinical Research Supervisor for the New Mexico Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in Albuquerque. This role involves coordinating research activities, recruiting participants, and ensuring protocol adherence while working closely with older adults and their families.

Candidates should have at least 7 years of related experience and strong interpersonal skills. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preferred qualifications including clinical trial coordination experience and Bilingual Spanish/English skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience related to clinical research duties.
• Experience working with a diverse population with cognitive difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities for research studies.
• Recruit and schedule patients for ongoing research studies.
• Maintain accurate records and manage study data.

Skills

Experience coordinating research clinical trials

Interpersonal and communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current ACRP Certification

Job description

Clinical Research Supervisor

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico’s Center for Memory & Aging is seeking a Clinical Research Supervisor for the newly funded New Mexico Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (NM ADRC). The term end is 2025, but the grant is expected to be funded through at least 2029. https://hsc.unm.edu/research/centers-programs/nmadrc/

The Center for Memory & Aging (CMA) at UNM is funded primarily from National Institute of Health (NIH) grant mechanisms. Our main projects involve longitudinal study of older participants with and without cognitive problems, including collection of MRIs, cognitive, neurological, and biospecimen data. Currently all our research studies work with older adults, ages 50 and above. The CMA is a growing center focused on research in Alzheimer’s and related dementias. We have a long record of continued research funding.

The CMA is seeking a self‑starter, motivated candidate to coordinate the day‑to‑day activities for research studies. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating research clinical trials or participant‑based research studies. Understanding and training in Human Research as well as Good Clinical Practice will be required.

The responsibilities will include recruiting and scheduling patients for ongoing research studies, ensuring protocol adherence for each study, and maintaining accurate records. Duties also include the collection, compilation, and management of study data. The individual must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community, particularly older adults with cognitive difficulties and their families. This employee will work with confidential information and data, work directly with patients and physicians, to schedule and coordinate research appointments and examinations. The position may involve sporadic travel for recruitment events, generally within the Albuquerque area.

In addition to the above, the position may include assisting with coordination of add‑on studies such as EEG, EKG, PET scan and other medical procedures. Interest or experience in other medical procedures would be an asset.

Conditions of Employment

• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination; candidate may decline vaccination through a declination form or may provide record of vaccination from a previous employer.
• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Successful candidate must submit to a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must maintain certification status.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: Current ACRP Certification as Clinical Research Coordinator or eligible for certification.

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, scheduling and maintaining rapport with patients and their families.
• Working with older patients and their families; working with a diverse population who may have declining cognition.
• Coordinating large patient‑centered research studies, such as industry‑sponsored clinical pharmaceutical trials or large NIH studies.
• Experience and proficiency with phlebotomy, especially drawing blood from older adults. Formal training or certification is not required.
• Working with confidential patient medical information.
• Experience administering research assessments specifically cognitive tests or structured interviews.
• Experience with explaining or assisting with medical procedures, such as EEG, EKG, MRI, CT, PET, or Lumbar Puncture.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

NM Center for Memory and Aging (354A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full‑Time

Term End Date

04/30/2027

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $3,841.07-$5,148.00

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits‑eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

6/19/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Background Check

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to successfully pass a pre‑employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.