What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at unm?
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking to hire highly motivated Research Assistants to work on medical research studies. The successful applicant should have good interpersonal skills, critical thinking capabilities, and possess attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity to gain medical experience prior to pursuing a career in clinical medicine or research.
Under
direction of Research Manager or Coordinator:
Screen
for research subjects through medical record abstraction, telephone, or in UNM
Hospital
Obtain
informed consent for research from patients and families
Perform
data collection through direct patient interaction or using Cerner FirstNet
electronic medical record system
Performing
participant telephone follow-up
Handling
of biological specimens and sample isolation
Perform
sample processing including centrifugation, aliquotting and freezing
All
duties to be performed using Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate
Strict
adherence to HIPAA, FDA requirements, and Good Clinical Practices
guidelines