The Center for Healthcare Equity in Kidney Disease (CHEK-D) Research Tech will provide a wide range of research tasks under multiple health disparities projects in patients with kidney disease. This position will be responsible for related research activities and steady involvement in routine meetings and summary reports. Due to the nature of the project goals, the ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing. Previous experience with kidney disease research is ideal. The Research Tech will work closely with the Director and research team, including other external collaborators, to contribute to the maintenance, oversight and success of the Center's research projects.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Performs scientific research tasks related to the initiation and ongoing efforts requiring application of the IRB approved protocol and procedures; recruits, instructs, and coordinates research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and workscope.

2. Assists in all aspects of study design, implementation, and administration, ensuring compliance with HRRC (IRB) requirements, Federal/State regulations, and grant and/or contract parameters.

3. Conducts interviews with patients and formally consents patients.

4. Translates written materials from English to Spanish.

5. Serves as an interpreter for Spanish speaking patients in non-clinical settings.

6. Creates and maintains currency of knowledge with respect to manual of procedures relevant to the project.

7. Supports data collection and data entry tasks and ensures data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.

8. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

TERM APPOINTMENT; FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH 01/31/25; CONTINUANCE BEYOND THAT DATE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• For individual positions in which driving is a job requirement, a valid NM driver's license and valid UNM driver's permit will be required.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Annual TB testing may be required if working in a patient care area.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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.

* Strong attention to detail for data collection and data entry.

* Ability to follow research protocols.

* Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols.

* Knowledge of REDCap and/or other scientific database storage systems

* Previous experience with CATI

* Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce research procedures.

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