Clinical Study Aide

at  University of New Mexico

POSITION SUMMARY

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking to hire highly motivated Research Assistants to work on medical research studies. The successful applicant should have good interpersonal skills, critical thinking capabilities, and possess attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity to gain medical experience before pursuing a career in clinical medicine or research.
Under the direction of the Research Manager or Coordinator:
Screen for research subjects through medical record abstraction, telephone, or in UNM Hospital
Obtain informed consent for research from patients and families
Perform data collection through direct patient interaction or using Cerner FirstNet electronic medical record system
Performing participant telephone follow-up
Handling of biological specimens and sample isolation
Perform sample processing including centrifugation, aliquoting and freezing
All duties to be performed using Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate
Strict adherence to HIPAA, FDA requirements, and Good Clinical Practices guidelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalencies not found for this position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Calendar
Familiarity with data collection databases such as REDCap
Basic understanding of UNM HSC Institutional Review Board (IRB) operations
Current CITI biomedical or social/behavioral research investigator training certificate
Good organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail

Please refer the Job description for details