Student Advanced Level (Position Class 3) – Lab Assistant

The Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico seeks a highly motivated team player with a commitment to general research and administrative support across various clinical studies. The individual will be part of the research team for multiple studies within the department, serving in a general capacity rather than being assigned to a single specific project. There is the potential to be involved with a variety of clinical trials and community-engaged research initiatives. Preferred Qualifications may include prior experience in community-based research or outreach programs, interest or education in the areas of mental health or clinical research, or experience working in laboratory environments. The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Laboratory Assistant position is a student employee position (approx. 10 to 20 hours per week) that will provide operational support, support clinical trial logistics, and general administrative assistance for the UNM Research Program – Psychedelic Therapies team. The clinical trial involvement will include assisting with scheduling, document administration, and laboratory supply management. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Specific duties include with direction from senior staff; the Federal Work-Study Student may participate in: · Assist with general clinical trial subject scheduling (prescreen calls, follow ups etc.) · Assist with printing, filing and storing physical documents as well as scanning. · Laboratory supply inventory. · Picking up dry ice, and making dry ice orders. · Biohazard waste disposal, breaking down boxes, and shredding paper. · FCM<->ISUBI package or mail pickups, performing routine campus errands such as obtaining signatures from relevant staff at different departments/locations. · Subcutaneous injection administration observer role and other unblinded role activities. · Participant incentive gift card distribution. · Scheduling lab sample pickups via UPS or FedEx. · Making copies of source documentation such as ECGs. · Data entry and management via EDC including use of clinical trial software such as REDCap and Zelta. · Completing other project tasks as needed.