The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) within the Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time candidate who is a detail-oriented, results driven individual to join our team as a HS Research Tech 2.

In general, the ideal candidate for the CTU HS Research Tech 2 position will perform standard research protocol, under detailed and controlled research parameters, in a health sciences laboratory, clinical, and/or field research setting. The candidate will conduct a variety of standardized tests and procedures; prepare data, samples, and/or specimens, and set up and operates standard laboratory, clinical, or field testing, equipment of standard complexity. The candidate will verify and record data and perform preliminary manipulation of experiment and/or test results, providing basic data analyses, summaries, and interpretations. This candidate will also have a firm understanding of good clinical practices in conducting research strong interpersonal and communication skill and the ability to work effectively with a variety of university and community stakeholders. Depending on the study, these stakeholders may include: health care providers, funding agencies, university researchers, and media representatives.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following characteristics:

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Ability to use scientific research software to analyze data and prepare statistical summaries and reports
• Basic knowledge and understanding of scientific research methodology
• Ability to collect and process research data and accurately record findings
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment
• Working knowledge of research techniques, instrumentation, and/or equipment, as specified in the research study
• Ability to develop creative solutions to routine research procedural problems

See the Position Description for additional information.

• For individual positions in which driving is a job requirement, a valid NM driver's license and valid UNM driver's permit will be required.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Annual TB testing may be required if working in a patient care area.

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 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.

• Ability to screen potentially eligible patients for study participation
• Experience recruiting research subjects through identified recruitment methods and following up on
  referrals
• Experience monitoring retention rates of participants, reaching out to participants through multiple means to encourage retention in the study
• Knowledge of data entry and data quality management, ability to respond to queries from the data coordinating
  center and enter data into tracking mechanisms to track research participant study visits
• Organizational skills to maintain study documents, including questionnaires, consents, advertising materials
• Ability to follow through to complete all on-going study required training activities
• Ability to work flexible hours, as required by study

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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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