The Department of Neurology seeks an epilepsy Research Coordinator to be part of the Clinical Research Team. This is a term position that will assist and support research investigator-initiated projects and participate in industry-sponsored experimental therapeutic trials for the Department of Neurology. This position requires experience with the following:

· Coordinating clinical research studies, clinical trials or community-based research studies with all populations, including Hispanic and/or Native American communities

· Assisting with IRB submissions, patient recruitment and retention, and data collection and maintenance

· Knowledge of good clinical and community practices in conducting research

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of university and community stakeholders. Depending on the study, these stakeholders might include: community groups, county or tribal health boards, community health care providers, funding agencies, university researchers, and media representatives

Additionally, this position will be response for a broad range of duties which include but are not limited to:

· Assessment of research subjects

· Recruitment and retention of research subjects

· Assisting with clinical trial and research coordination

· Data management and entry

· Research study management and monitoring

Lastly, this position will be responsible for coordinating with research studies in accordance with established study protocols and federal, local, and institutional policies and guidelines, and ensuring regulatory maintenance and clinical trial compliance. This position will primarily be based at the Clinical Neurosciences Center, Epilepsy and Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of UNM Hospital and may require overnight stay with sedated epilepsy patients in the ICU as required by study protocols.

This is a staff position and does not meet the criteria for J-1 visa category nor can the department support sponsorship of a work visa.

• 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.

• Use and understanding of medical terminology
• Neurological or behavioral clinical research preferred
• Recruiting patients to participate in research studies
• Coordinating clinical trials
• Preparing applications and other documents for submission to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or direct experience in IRB Administration
• Experience and/or training in drawing and processing blood
• Ability to work flexible hours, as required by study

• Proficiency in Spanish
• Knowledge to work with software and tools necessary for research such as Microsoft Office Suite, and REDCap

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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.

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