What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Supervisor position at unm?
About our Center and Research: The Center for Memory & Aging (CMA) at UNM is funded primarily from National Institute of Health (NIH) grant mechanisms, our main projects involve longitudinal study of older participants with and without cognitive problems, including collection of MRIs, cognitive, neurological, and biospecimen data. Currently all our research studies work with older adults, ages 50 and above. The Center for Memory & Aging is a growing center with a focus on research in Alzheimer’s and related dementias. We have a long record of continued research funding.
The CMA is seeking a self-starter, motivated, candidate to coordinate the day-to day activities for research studies. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating research clinical trials or participant-based research studies. Understanding and training in Human Research as well as Good Clinical Practice will be required.
The responsibilities will include recruiting and scheduling patients for multiple ongoing research studies. Ensure protocol adherence for each specified study and maintaining accurate records. The position will also require preparation of required forms and working with local groups such as: the local IRB (the Human Research Protection Office (HRPO)), the MIND Research Network (MRN), HSC research pharmacy, and the Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC). Duties also include the collection, compilation, and management of study data and review of patient records for past and present health issues. The individual in this position must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community, particularly older adults with cognitive difficulties and their families. This employee will work with confidential information and data, work directly with patients and physicians. Schedule and coordinate research appointments and examinations. Position will also require drawing and processing of blood samples in preparation of storage, analysis or shipping. Position may involve sporadic travel for recruitment events, generally within the Albuquerque area.
TERM APPOINTMENT; FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH 07/31/2024; CONTINUANCE BEYOND THAT DATE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING.