Coord,Research in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Coord,ResearchRequisition ID req37506
Working Title Coord,Research
Position Grade 10
Position Summary

The Division of Nephrology, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a full-time candidate who is adetail-oriented, results driven individual to join our team as a ClinicalResearch Coordinator.

In general, the ideal candidate forthe Nephrology Research Coordinator position will have experience coordinatingclinical trials with all populations, including Hispanic and/or Native Americancommunities. This includes completingIRB submissions (local and external), patient recruitment and retention, anddata collection and maintenance. This candidatewill also have a firm understanding of good clinical practices in conductingresearch strong interpersonal and communication skill and the ability to workeffectively with a variety of university and community stakeholders. Depending on the study, these stakeholdersmight include: health care providers, funding agencies, university researchers,and media representatives.

The ideal candidate will exhibit thefollowing characteristics:

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

• Ability to communicate effectivelyin Spanish both orally and in writing

Specific duties will include:

• Recruitment, enrollment, andscheduling of research subjects. Developing and maintaining record keeping systems and procedures
• Collecting and preparingcomprehensive statistical and narrative program reports, such as enrollmenttracking for all active studies
• Coordinates and facilitatesdevelopment and submission of local IRB applications for the conduct ofbiomedical and/or other federally regulated life sciences research studies, inaccordance with all relevant Federal and State regulations and guidelines
• Advise and assist research in thepreparation and submission of protocols for compliance review
• Drawing and processing blood will berequired for some studies

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

• Recruitingpatients to participate in research studies
• Preparingapplications and other documents for submission to an Institutional ReviewBoard (IRB) or direct experience in IRB Administration
• Coordinatingclinical trials
• Drawingand processing blood (experience and/or training)
• Abilityto work flexible hours, as required by study
• Useand understanding of medical terminology
• Fluentin Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Abilityto travel, as required by study

Additional Requirements
Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department IM Clinical Trials Unit CTU (852X)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 06/30/2027
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $19.76 - $26.85
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 8/12/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete submission includes the following: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Three supervisory references

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.