Community-Based Research Specialist (Phoenix AZ Area) - req# 19345
Job Description
Community-Based Resrch Splst
Requisition ID | req19345 |
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Working Title | Community-Based Research Specialist (Phoenix AZ Area) |
Position Grade | 11 |
Position Summary | Notice: Funding available through 6/30/2023;continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needsas outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications, http://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html **POSITION WILL BE LOCATED FULL-TIME IN THE PHOENIX, ARIZONA AREA** The Division of Nephrology, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a full-time candidate, who is a detail-oriented and results-driven individual, to join our team as a Community-Based Research Specialist for a new and unique opportunity. The University of New Mexico has recently been awarded a 5-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to study kidney disease in Native Americans in New Mexico and Arizona. As part of this study, 500 Native Americans will be recruited to participate in the study, including 200 Native Americans from the Phoenix, Arizona urban area including from the town of Guadalupe. This position will be based at the Clinical Research Branch of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases located in Phoenix, Arizona. The position will oversee patient recruitment, participation, and retention at that site. In general, the ideal candidate for the Community-Based Research Specialist position will have experience coordinating clinical research with Native American communities. This includes completing IRB submissions (local and external), patient recruitment and retention, and data and specimen collection and maintenance. This candidate will also have a firm understanding of good clinical practices in conducting research, strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of University and community stakeholders. The stakeholders might include health care providers, funding agencies, university and federal researchers, and patients. The ideal candidate will exhibit the following characteristics:
Specific duties will include:
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AI-CRIC Phoenix SITE SPECIFIC:
The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressivedepartment with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide qualitywork in an organized, effective and efficient manner through innovation,training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support thefaculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Centerand University.
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Conditions of Employment |
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Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor's degree; at least 2 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. |
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Additional Requirements | In-state travel with Arizona is required by the incumbent. |
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 | 06/30/2023 |
Status | Exempt |
Pay | $2,964.00/mo - $4,078.46/mo |
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 | Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage. |
Background Check Required | No |
For Best Consideration Date | 3/21/2022 |
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 |
The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html As an integrated academichealth center, all HSC and UNM Health (UNMH, SRMC, and UNMMG) employees,faculty, staff, and learners must be vaccinated. To be considered fullyvaccinated, all potential candidates are required to receive/received a boosterdose of the vaccine when eligible according to the FDA. Including thosecurrently working remotely. 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. | |
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