Research Coordinator

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Coordinator to join a dynamic team focused on substance use research. This role involves coordinating clinical and lab activities, managing biospecimen collection, and ensuring compliance with research protocols. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in research coordination, with a strong emphasis on communication and organizational skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to important research that impacts vulnerable populations, with flexible working hours and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Remission

Dependent Education Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with diverse populations and biospecimen processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinic and lab activities for research studies.
• Administer structured interviews and manage data collection.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols and maintain records.

Skills

Research Coordination

Data Collection

Biospecimen Processing

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Spanish Fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Requisition ID
req32235


Working Title
Research Coordinator


Position Grade
10


Position Summary

The Substance Use Research and Education (SURE) Center at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy (Albuquerque, NM) is seeking a qualified candidate to join a dynamic and highly productive multi-disciplinary research team. The SURE Center conducts multiple clinical, translational, and community-based research studies focusing on impact of substance use disorders on vulnerable populations. The SURE Center and partners at the UNM School of Medicine and at the Mind Research Network were awarded a large NIH grant to participate in the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study - a national longitudinal study focusing on early childhood development in vulnerable and general populations. The HBCD Study with the SURE center is one of a dozen centers across the U.S. working to enroll and follow participating families from pregnancy through early childhood. The long-term goal of the HBCD study is to gain better understanding of how child development is affected by exposures to environmental and social experiences and conditions. (https://hbcdstudy.org/).

Under the direct supervision of the SURE Center's Research Scientist, the Research Coordinator will be responsible for clinic-based and lab-based activities for the HBCD study. The clinic-based research activities include participant screening, obtaining informed consent, conducting interviews, and biospecimen collection. The lab-based activities include the collection, processing, aliquoting, analyzing, and delivery of urine, blood, saliva, and placental tissue biospecimens. This position is an integral part of the clinical research team to maintain oversight of research collection and specimens in accordance with protocols, uphold BSL-2 laboratory standards, and maintain laboratory and regulatory files, and oversee the process of data entry and quality assurance.

The Research Coordinator will work closely with UNM faculty to coordinate and complete assessments, and assist with assigned research protocols. The incumbent will also coordinate study-related procedures, including completion of structured interviews and data entry. He/she/they will work closely with the study consultants, co-investigators, and laboratory personnel.

This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, as required by studies. Flexible hours include either early morning and/or late evening hours. Rotated weekend coverage of research activities is also required within a 40-hour work week.

Duties, Requirements, and Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and maintain informed consent, data collection, and documentation under the supervision of the PI and/or Co-Investigators.
• Administer structured interviews with English- and Spanish-speaking study participants.
• Establish and coordinate logistical arrangements for research subjects.
• Monitor the progress of research activities; develop and maintain records of research activities, and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators.
• Coordinate the collection and management of research specimens, data entry and documentation in support of the research protocol.
• May abstract study specific information from patient's electronic medical records.
• Experience processing human biospecimens to collect, process, ship, bank and catalog biological specimens according to established protocol as appropriate to specific objectives of the research study.
• Monitors, stocks, and procures research equipment and supplies inventories, as appropriate.
• Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities, and resolve procedural and logistical problems as appropriate to the timely completion of research activities.
• Plan and organize day-to-day on-site laboratory and recruitment activities, and resolve procedural and logistical problems as appropriate to the timely completion of laboratory and research activities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills required to communicate with clinical staff and research participants.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required to work in a fast-paced research environment.
• Must possess a current valid Driver's License.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations (including women, children, and participants with substance use and/or mental health disparities)
• Prior experience coordinating biospecimen collection and/or processing in clinical or research settings
• Fluency in Spanish
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and deadline-oriented environment

Additional Requirements



Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM


Department
COP Pharmacy Practice & Admin Scien (511A)


Employment Type
Staff


Staff Type
Term - Full-Time


Term End Date
08/31/2026


Status
Non-Exempt


Pay
Hourly: $18.81 - $25.56


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. See the Benefits home page for a more information.


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
2/10/2025


Eligible for Remote Work
No


Eligible for Remote Work Statement



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