Coord,Research - req# 34779

The Division of Nephrology, within the Department of InternalMedicine, is seeking a full-time candidate who is a detail-oriented, resultsdriven individual to join our team as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

In general, the ideal candidatefor the Nephrology Research Coordinator position will have experiencecoordinating clinical trials with all populations, including Hispanic and/orNative American communities.  This includes completing IRB submissions(local and external), patient recruitment and retention, and data collectionand maintenance.  This candidate will also have a firm understanding ofgood clinical practices in conducting research strong interpersonal andcommunication skill and the ability to work effectively with a variety ofuniversity and community stakeholders.  Depending on the study, thesestakeholders might include: health care providers, funding agencies, universityresearchers, and media representatives.


Specific duties will include:

• Recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of research subjects.  Developing and maintaining record keeping systems and procedures
• Collecting and preparing comprehensivestatistical and narrative program reports, such as enrollment tracking for allactive studies
  
  
• Coordinates and facilitates development andsubmission of local IRB applications for the conduct of biomedical and/or otherfederally regulated life sciences research studies, in accordance with allrelevant Federal and State regulations and guidelines
• Advise and assist research in the preparationand submission of protocols for compliance review
• Drawing and processing blood will be requiredfor some studies

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

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:

• Ability to effectively adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to effectively provide support for a variety of research project types
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish both orally and in writing

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