Health Science Research Assistant

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Job description

HS Research Assistant

Requisition ID
req16608

Working Title
Health Science Research Assistant

Position Grade
06

Position Summary

Notice: Funding available through 5/31/2022;continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needsas outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications,

The Division of Nephrology, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a full-time candidate who is a detail-oriented andresults-driven individual to join our team as a term Health Sciences ResearchAssistant.

The Research Assistant will be responsible in assisting facultyand staff on federally and industry funded, multi-year research projects. This person will ensure compliance with theHuman Research Review Committee (IRB) requirements and all related laws,regulations, policies and guidelines. They will provide day-to-day technical and administrative assistance toa team of technical staff engaged in the execution of multiple, complexresearch protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Learn all studyprotocols and processes.
2. Contact studyparticipants via phone to administer study questionnaires. (CATI Operator)
3. Enter data fromquestionnaires into secure data base.
4. Perform laboratoryprocessing procedures
5. Anyother duties as required.

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 SciencesCenter and University.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• A valid New Mexico driver's license will be required if a motor vehicle must be operated on the job.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required.

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

List the preferred qualifications within this text box.

• CITIand UNM HSC COI trained
• Experienceworking with REDCap
• Fluentin English and Spanish
• Useand understanding of medical terminology
• IATATrained
• Experiencewith laboratory sample processing and shipping procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Additional Requirements
Ability to work flexible hours as required by study.

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
IM Nephrology (852N)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date
05/31/2022

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
$10.50/HR - $15.02/HR

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
8/16/2021

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 application includes:
1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience
2) Resume

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.