About the role#
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico is hiring a Lab Assistant to support various clinical studies. You will work across multiple research projects rather than focusing on a single study. This role provides operational and administrative support to the Psychedelic Therapies research team. This is a student employee position requiring 10 to 20 hours per week.
What you'll do#
You will assist senior staff with daily research operations. Your tasks include:
- Scheduling clinical trial subjects, including prescreen calls and follow ups.
- Managing laboratory supply inventory, including ordering and picking up dry ice.
- Entering and managing data using electronic capture systems like REDCap and Zelta.
- Handling document administration, such as printing, filing, scanning, and copying source documentation.
- Distributing participant incentive gift cards.
- Observing subcutaneous injection administration and performing other unblinded role activities.
- Managing biohazard waste disposal and routine campus errands.
- Scheduling lab sample pickups with carriers.
What you'll need#
- A commitment to research and administrative support.
- Experience working in laboratory environments.
- Interest or education in mental health or clinical research.
- Prior experience in community-based research or outreach programs is preferred.
- Majors in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, or Nursing are relevant to this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment Type: Part-time, paid position.
About The University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico is a public institution founded in 1889. It is based in Albuquerque and maintains a campus spanning 600 acres. The university employs over 11,000 people and provides 210 certificate and degree programs. Its academic offerings include medicine, pharmacy, law, and architecture.
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