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University of New Mexico

Coord, Research

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A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.

$46,237 / year median in New Mexico

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Job Description

Coord, Research University of Mexico Hourly:

$19.56 - $26.58 life insurance, remote work United States, Mexico, Albuquerque 1 University Of Mexico (Show on map) Sep 13, 2026 Requisition ID

req36659 Working Title

Coord, Research Position Grade

10 Position Summary The Department of Dermatology is seeking a

Research Coordinator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills

to join a diverse team of clinical investigators. This position supports and augments the

investigators in the conduct of dermatology clinical trials recruiting subjects

for a variety of research on topics. The successful applicant would recruit and

coordinate research subject enrollment and investigational product

administration, follow-up and data entry, compile and report safety information

as needed to the local IRB, sponsors and regulatory agencies and maintain the

investigator site files.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Screen and recruits subjects and coordinates follow-up activities to meet aggressive enrollment targets; collects, processes, and assists in the compilation and verification of research data, sample, and/or specimens, following strict protocol and detailed instructions.
  • Conducts and records face-to-face and/or telephone interview with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures, and documentation standards.
  • Coordinates nurses, pharmacists and technical staff in the completion of protocol requirements and maintain enrollment documentation adequate to demonstrate protocol adherence
  • Maintains the study related documentation in the investigator site file in compliance with federal regulatory guidelines
  • Performs data analysis and interpretation, as specifically assigned; may utilize specialized analytical equipment and/or instrumentation, or specified statistical data analysis programs software.
  • Organizes clinical in-service trainings, investigational team meetings and informational sessions to support study adherence; coordinates research equipment setup, operation, and maintenance

Communicates with internal stakeholders, sponsors and regulatory agencies (ie IRB) as needed to facilitate study activities and participates in regular departmental and study team meetings to report of study progress and deliverables. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment 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. Minimum Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in using Electronic Data Capture/Collection (EDC) software (REDCap, Medidata, Firecrest, Signant Health etc.)

Experience working with Protected Health Information (PHI)

Experience in identifying and recruiting research subjects

Very strong verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft Office products including spreadsheets (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Delivering oral presentations to small groups

Experience with preparation and submission of IRB documents for review and approval

Experience with ClickEra or other eResearch portals

Experience with hands-on patient care (vital sign collection, phlebotomy, centrifuge) Additional Requirements Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department

Dermatology Administration (627B) Employment Type

Staff Staff Type

Term - Full-Time Term End Date

One year from date of hire Status

Non-Exempt Pay

Hourly:

$19.56 - $26.58 Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of 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

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date

5/27/2026 Eligible for Remote Work

Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with department approval 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.

Please attach the following documents:

1) Cover Letter

2) Resume/CV 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 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 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, Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, 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.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance