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

Requisition ID: req35321

Working Title:
Coord,Research

Position Grade:
10

Position Summary:
The Division of Endocrinology, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Research Coordinator to support NIH-funded clinical trials. This position involves work in office settings, laboratory spaces, and clinical areas where participant interactions occur.

Primary Responsibilities

• Schedule participant visits (in-person or remote) in accordance with study timelines.
• Prepare study materials, supplies, and equipment before each visit.
• Administer questionnaires, collect medical histories, and document demographic information.
• Maintain regular communication with participants for follow-up visits, reminders, and retention efforts.
• Accurately collect, record, and enter study data into case report forms (CRFs) or study databases, ensuring completeness and timely entry.
• Handle biological specimens (e.g., blood, urine, saliva), including collection, labeling, processing, storage, and shipping per protocol.
• Maintain organized research files, logs, and documentation in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional policies.
• Adhere to all federal, state, institutional, and sponsor regulations (including FDA, HIPAA, and ICH-GCP).
• Manage inventory of study supplies.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator or study coordinator to support study success.

The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Center, and University.

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.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
IM Endocrinology (852E)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Part-Time
Term End Date:
12/31/2026

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $19.56 - $26.58

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:
1/5/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application includes:
1)Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience
2)Resume
3)Professional references, preferably from supervisorsMinimum 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:

• Direct interaction with research participants before, during, and after study visits
• Data entry and database management
• Handling and processing biological specimens