The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (UNMHSC) Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) is seeking a detail-oriented, results-driven individual to join our team.

CTSC is committed to improving health by streamlining science, transforming training environments, and improving the conduct, quality, dissemination of research from laboratories to clinical practice, and out into the community.

In general, the candidate for the HS Research Tech 2 position will have the ability to read and follow study protocols, to work effectively with a variety of individuals including community members, and university and industry stakeholders. This candidate will need to possess excellent verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Responsible for ensuring study compliance with local and federal laws and regulations
• Recruit and screen potential study participants, and performs intake assessments
• Study orientation, obtaining consent, and data collection as needed for the study
• Makes recruitment phone calls as part of CTSC Patient Recruitment Services
•  Creates and/or maintains all documents and records related to the study
• Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them    informed on the study progress
• Manages the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study
• Attends meetings, events and seminars in order to promote the study
• Collects specimens and inputs data and patient information into electronic systems

TERM APPOINTMENT; FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH 06/30/2025; CONTINUANCE BEYOND THAT DATE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING. The CTSC is a grant-funded facility.

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.

•         Bilingual: Spanish/English
•        Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, and RedCap database.
•        Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and also as part of a team
•        Excellent communication skills

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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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.