Coord, Research

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission and dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is looking for a Research Coordinator in Albuquerque. The successful candidate will support clinical trials by recruiting subjects, coordinating follow-up activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience, alongside strong communication skills. The role offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience related to research duties.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using EDC software, handling PHI, recruiting research subjects.

Responsibilities

• Screen and recruit subjects, ensuring protocol adherence.
• Record interviews in accordance with predefined procedures.
• Maintain compliance documentation and facilitate training sessions.

Job description

Coord, Research

Position Summary: The Department of Dermatology is seeking aResearch Coordinator with exceptional verbal and written communication skillsto join a diverse team of clinical investigators. This position supports and augments theinvestigators in the conduct of dermatology clinical trials recruiting subjectsfor a variety of research on topics. The successful applicant would recruit andcoordinate research subject enrollment and investigational productadministration, follow-up and data entry, compile and report safety informationas needed to the local IRB, sponsors and regulatory agencies and maintain theinvestigator site files.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screen and recruits subjects and coordinates follow-up activities to meet aggressive enrollment targets; collects, processes, and assists in the compilation and verification of research data, sample, and/or specimens, following strict protocol and detailed instructions.
• Conducts and records face-to-face and/or telephone interview with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures, and documentation standards.
• Coordinates nurses, pharmacists and technical staff in the completion of protocol requirements and maintain enrollment documentation adequate to demonstrate protocol adherence.
• Maintains the study related documentation in the investigator site file in compliance with federal regulatory guidelines.
• Performs data analysis and interpretation, as specifically assigned; may utilize specialized analytical equipment and/or instrumentation, or specified statistical data analysis programs software.
• Organizes clinical in-service trainings, investigational team meetings and informational sessions to support study adherence; coordinates research equipment setup, operation, and maintenance.
• Communicates with internal stakeholders, sponsors and regulatory agencies (ie IRB) as needed to facilitate study activities and participates in regular departmental and study team meetings to report of study progress and deliverables.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.
• 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.
• All regular staff positions must pass a pre‑employment background check, including but 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 in using Electronic Data Capture/Collection (EDC) software (REDCap, Medidata, Firecrest, Signant Health etc.)
• Experience working with Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Experience in identifying and recruiting research subjects
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office products including spreadsheets (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Delivering oral presentations to small groups
• Experience with preparation and submission of IRB documents for review and approval
• Experience with ClickEra or other eResearch portals
• Experience with hands‑on patient care (vital sign collection, phlebotomy, centrifuge)

Benefits: 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.

Eligibility and Equal Opportunity Statement: 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.

Remote Work Eligibility: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with department approval.