Clinical Research Supervisor

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico’s Center for Memory & Aging seeks a self-starting, motivated Clinical Research Supervisor to coordinate day-to-day activities for multiple ongoing research studies involving adults aged 50 and above. The Center’s research focuses on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including longitudinal studies of older participants with and without cognitive problems. Studies may collect MRI, cognitive, neurological, and biospecimen data and are primarily funded through National Institutes of Health grants.

The supervisor will coordinate recruitment, scheduling, protocol adherence, records, and study data. The role requires work with confidential information and direct interaction with patients, physicians, participants’ families, and people from a diverse community, including older adults with cognitive difficulties. The position may also assist with coordinating additional studies and procedures such as EEG, EKG, and PET scans.

This is a benefits-eligible, exempt, full-time term staff position based at the Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a term end date of April 30, 2027. Remote work is not available. The stated monthly pay range is $3,841.07 to $5,148.00. Employment conditions may include annual TB and rubella screening, a post-offer pre-employment physical examination and medical history check, and maintenance of any required certification. Hepatitis vaccination will be provided; candidates may decline it or provide proof of prior vaccination. Specialty licensure or certification may be required as specified by the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Current ACRP certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator or eligibility for certification.
• Understanding and training in Human Research and Good Clinical Practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community, particularly older adults with cognitive difficulties and their families.
• Ability to work with confidential information and data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting, scheduling, and maintaining rapport with patients and their families.
• Experience working with older patients and their families, including diverse populations who may have declining cognition.
• Experience coordinating large patient-centered research studies, including industry-sponsored clinical pharmaceutical trials or large consortium-based NIH studies.
• Experience and proficiency with phlebotomy, especially drawing blood from older adults; formal training or certification is not required.
• Experience working with confidential patient medical information.
• Experience administering research assessments, especially cognitive tests or structured interviews.
• Experience explaining or assisting with medical procedures such as EEG, EKG, MRI, CT, PET, or lumbar puncture.
• Interest or experience in other medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities for ongoing research studies.
• Recruit and schedule patients for research studies.
• Ensure adherence to each study’s protocol.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Collect, compile, and manage study data.
• Work with confidential patient information and data.
• Coordinate research appointments and examinations with patients and physicians.
• Assist with coordination of add-on studies and procedures, which may include EEG, EKG, PET scans, and other medical procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition remission
• Dependent education programs
• Mandatory retirement contributions for eligible employees working greater than 0.25 FTE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED