Research Scientist

Research Scientist 2

Position Summary

This position is for a Research Scientist 2 with the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinical Research Office. This position is responsible for working with providers in the coordination of patient participation on oncology clinical trials. This position plays a key role in patient safety and monitoring of protocol compliance. The Research Scientist 2 is responsible for informed consent of the patient, scheduling of protocol required appointments, documentation of side effects and medications.

This role works directly with study team and PI to assure the trial activity is per protocol expectations and regulations.

• Demonstrates and applies thorough understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research protocols, and assessment instruments.
• Responsible for the daily conduct of assigned clinical trials by adhering to research protocols, planning/scheduling/coordinating logistical arrangements for research subject participation, and monitoring subject adherence to the protocol calendar of events and regulatory requirements.
• Independently screens, recruits, and enrolls cancer patients to non-therapeutic oncology clinical trials (non-therapeutic interventional, behavioral, bio-repository, and quality of life).
• Responsible for providing informed consent and interacting with patients and/or caregivers to clearly explain protocol expectations. Able to provide clear and concise instruction to research participants and/or caregivers.
• Independently gathers all supporting documentation to assess subject eligibility with the Principal Investigator.
• Generates data and performs and/or oversees data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance. Prepares narrative or graphical reports as appropriate. Able to complete patient contact documentation at each visit/contact to ensure all required data points are collected in the patient record.
• Able to perform vital sign monitoring, electrocardiograms (EKG), and other study-specific procedures, including point of care testing.
• Responsible for grading adverse events and toxicities per standardized criteria and communicating clearly with the trial Research Nurse or Principal Investigator regarding dose modifications or medication holds.
• Able to follow billing guidelines and complete orders for each patient in accordance with the study budget.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• 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.

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.

• Clinical research experience oncology preferred.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.

Campus
:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
: CRTC Clinic Rsrch Data Management (099L)
Employment Type
:
Staff
Staff Type
:
Regular - Full-Time
Status
:
Exempt
Pay
: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See Benefits home page for more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

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APPLICANT:
Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume; listing three Professional References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications.

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