Sr Research Scientist 2

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Research Scientist 2 to lead Bioinformatics and Biostatistics efforts. This role is pivotal in managing public health reporting activities and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a background in HPV research and clinical trials. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing cancer research and public health initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working alongside experts in the field.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Remission

Dependent Education Programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in clinical research and public health interventions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics work.
• Coordinate and facilitate Biostatistics and Bioinformatics functions.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Biostatistics

Database Management

Human Papillomavirus Research

Public Health Surveillance

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Requisition ID
req33109


Working Title
Sr Research Scientist 2


Position Grade
15


Position Summary

The New Mexico HPV Prevention Center is a complex clinical and public health research center. The Center has been supported by industry, state and federal grant dollars. The Sr. Research Scientist 2 plays a key role in overseeing the management of the Bioinformatics and Biostatistics work for the Center and core functions of the New Mexico HPV Pap Registry. The position works directly with the Center Director, Faculty of the Center and the New Mexico HPV Pap Registry (NMHPVPR), Strategic Support Manager, and staff to assist with the development and implementation of NMHPVPR policies consistent with the standard operating procedures ensuring efficient, productive and safe operations of public health reporting activities, and associated laboratory and clinical research. Specifically, database management, detailed computer applications work, reporting data and quality control review is a large part of the job. The Sr. Research Scientist 2, coordinates and facilitates Biostatistics and Bioinformatic functions, as appropriate, interacting and working with internal staff, including an in-house IT group and Biostatisticians and participates in internal and external activities of the NMHPVPR to achieve its goals. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and will be able to adapt to changing priorities and provide support for a variety of research, public health surveillance, and computer efforts. Expertise in human papillomavirus infections and the cancers supports success in this position.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 146 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico's cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated 13,578 patients in 105,748 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 1361 patients participated in cancer clinical trials, including 544 (40%) patients who participated in clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 102 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $36.2 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published 930 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 530 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery. Learn more at http://cancer.unm.edu

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree; at least 7 years 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

a.Experience working in clinical research and public health interventions

b.Experience supervising and supporting a unit of team members

c.Experience working specifically in the field of HPV research

d.Experience working on research from both state and federal funding sources

e.Experience managing IRB regulated research protocols and data use

f.Experience maintaining all project documents including confidential information from large-scale projects using protected information

g.Experience with protected health information, public health surveillance data, informed consent, and data collection and transformation

h.Experience generating program analytic statistics to document data quality control, assurance and managing data security

i.Experience managing and supporting faculty and staff as well as outside collaborator compliance records to meet institutional, state and federal regulations particularly for public health and human research

Additional Requirements
Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.
Applicants must provide names of 3 past or present supervisors as references that the hiring official can contact.


Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM


Department
Center for HPV Prevention (099A0)


Employment Type
Staff


Staff Type
Term - Full-Time


Term End Date
06/30/2026


Status
Exempt


Pay
$5,619.47 - $10,467.60


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
4/28/2025


Eligible for Remote Work



Eligible for Remote Work Statement



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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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions 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. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.