Coord,Research

The Division of Endocrinology, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Research Coordinator to support NIH-funded clinical trials. This position involves work in office settings, laboratory spaces, and clinical areas where participant interactions occur.

Primary Responsibilities

•  Schedule participant visits (in-person or remote) in accordance with study timelines.
•  Prepare study materials, supplies, and equipment before each visit.
•  Administer questionnaires, collect medical histories, and document demographic information.
•  Maintain regular communication with participants for follow-up visits, reminders, and retention efforts.
•  Accurately collect, record, and enter study data into case report forms (CRFs) or study databases, ensuring completeness and timely entry.
•  Handle biological specimens (e.g., blood, urine, saliva), including collection, labeling, processing, storage, and shipping per protocol.
•  Maintain organized research files, logs, and documentation in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional policies.
•  Adhere to all federal, state, institutional, and sponsor regulations (including FDA, HIPAA, and ICH-GCP).
•  Manage inventory of study supplies.
•  Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator or study coordinator to support study success.

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.

• Direct interaction with research participants before, during, and after study visits
• Data entry and database management
• Handling and processing biological specimens

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1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience

2) Resume

3) Professional references, preferably from supervisors

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.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.