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Under indirect supervision, this position is essential to the New Mexico Cancer Research Alliance (NMCRA) research sites and their ability to open clinical trials to enrollment for their cancer patients. This position will work directly with their supervisor in being responsible for the regulatory study activation for all trials opened within the NMCRA. This includes (but is not limited to):
* Interfacing with the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review clinical trials
* Interfacing with internal/external stakeholders (NMCRA site clinical research staff, pharmaceutical sponsor representatives, etc.)
* Monitoring the compliance and timeliness of clinical trials activated within the NMCRA network.
* Opening trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, established NMCRA and IRB policies and standard operating procedures, and regulations that govern clinical research (University, state, and federal).
* Ensuring all required components are in-place prior to opening the trial to enroll patients (project management).
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its more than 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico's cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated almost 15,000 patients in more than 100,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of nearly 1,855 patients participated in cancer clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $38.2 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published nearly 1000 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 500 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery. Learn more at http://cancer.unm.edu.
See the Position Description for additional information.
- 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.
- If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years 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.
* Bachelor's degree
* 2 years clinical research, oncology or related experience or certified by The Society of Clinical Research Associates SOCRA or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
* Knowledge of the principals, procedures, and ethical considerations surrounding the conduct of invasive and non-invasive human research.
* Knowledge of FDA and OHRP, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the performance, documentation, and reporting of human research
* Expert in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Applicants must provide names of 3 past or present supervisors as references that the hiring official can contact.
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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 former or current Supervisor References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications.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 https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.