Requisition ID
req30778
Working Title
Clinical Research Mgr
Position Grade
13
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico's Center for Memory & Aging is seeking a Project Manager and Research Coordinator for the clinical core of the newly funded New Mexico Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (NM ADRC). This position is critically important for overseeing project coordination within the grant consortium, ensuring project milestones are met, and managing the day-to-day coordination of the human research project. The project involves a longitudinal study of patients with Alzheimer's disease, including the collection of MRI, cognitive, neurological, and blood studies. The selected candidate will supervise research coordinators and community health workers, and may develop or modify IRB documents for submission. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required.
Additional responsibilities include working as a backup research coordinator, recruiting and scheduling patients, conducting assessments, ensuring protocol adherence, and maintaining accurate records. The individual must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community, particularly older adults with cognitive difficulties and their families.
Conditions of Employment
- NM Licensure as a Registered Nurse may be required.
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
- May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
- UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination; candidate may decline vaccination.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to applicants who also have experience in managing or working with multi-site NIH clinical research studies, project management, report writing, grant management correspondence, and working with diverse patients.
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
NM Center for Memory and Aging (354A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
04/30/2025
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $4073.33 to $5,721.73
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.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
9/9/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. Cover letter, resume, and contact information of 3 professional references are required.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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