Clinical Research Associate

Clinical Research Associate Position Summary

The Division of Endocrinology, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Clinical Research Associate. This position will manage quality controls and the execution of clinical protocols and data management for two clinical trials, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements. They will establish and maintain sound clinical and data collection practices to ensure validity of studies.

This role will monitor the conduct and progress of the studies to ensure compliance with established protocols, appropriate research methodology, and study timelines. The associate will participate in protocol development, site/investigator selection, study initiation and termination activities, and develop and complete mid‑year and final study reports.

• Manage quality controls and execution of clinical protocols for two clinical trials.
• Maintain data management practices and databases.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Monitor study conduct, progress, and timelines.
• Participate in protocol development, site selection, initiation, and termination activities.
• Prepare mid‑year and final study reports.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience directly related to these duties.
• 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.

• Experience in developing, maintaining, and managing databases and tracking systems.
• Experience managing study data reporting and measurement.
• High level of experience leading regulatory support for studies with multiple IRBs.
• Experience in project management of research activities.

• Possession of or ability to obtain certification as a Clinical Research Associate may be required.
• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check.

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 to 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.