Community-Based Research Specialist - req# 30942

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 the 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 3, the Community-Based Research Specialist manages and coordinates the on-site establishment and execution of research and associated administrative protocol within the defined parameters of a funded community-based research study; establishes and maintains community relationships; engages and recruits community participation; schedules, coordinates, and performs study-related procedures, including administration of structured questionnaires and collection of biological specimens; collects and prepares data and conducts a variety of standardized tests and analyses in accordance with detailed protocol and procedural specifications; participates as appropriate in the interpretation of field research data and in the publication and/or presentation of results. 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.

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• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.

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.

• Prior research experience with multi-faceted clinical studies.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and deadline-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in oral and written Spanish.
• Prior experience in screening, recruiting and interviewing patients for a research study.
• Prior experience working with dynamic clinical teams.
• Training and prior experience in collecting and processing biological samples.
• Coordinating study visits in clinical studies.
• Experience with IRB/compliance and/or recordkeeping for quality assurance and quality control.

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