Notice: Funding available through 5/31/2022; continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needs as outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications, http://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html

The Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a term Research Coordinator to work at the UNM site of a clinical research trial funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network to evaluate Optimizing Retention, Duration, and Discontinuation Strategies for Opioid Use Disorder Pharmacotherapy. This study will 1) test strategies to improve OUD pharmacotherapy treatment retention and to improve outcomes among patients who have been successfully stabilized on OUD medications and want to stop medication; and 2) identify predictors of successful outcome and develop a stage model of relapse risk.

This position will involve a variety of work, including field activities such as enrolling participants and conducting surveys, data management such as creating data collection forms and performing quality control checks, and administrative duties such as maintaining supply levels and scheduling meetings. Recruitment and retention are significant activities and this position will require the ability to create and maintain relationships with various community, clinical and government organizations. This position will also involve communication with multiple stakeholders, including the lead study team, the clinical coordinating center, and the data coordinating center. This will involve communication on database updates, quality control, working with external study monitors and coordinating internal study team meetings and schedules. This position will be based within the UNM Alcohol and Substance Abuse clinic. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to learn a variety of skills, is well-organized and is comfortable working with vulnerable populations.

The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality work in an organized, effective and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Center and University.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

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.

• Experience conducting research activities such as gaining informed consent, data collection/instrument administration, recruitment and retention activities
• Good Clinical Practice certification
• Experience with REDCap
• Experience with data entry and quality control
• Experience contributing to reports and study updates
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Experience providing administrative and fiscal support

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.

1)Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience

2)Resume

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