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HS Research Tech 3
Requisition ID
req37422
Working Title
HS Research Tech 3
Position Grade
10
Position Summary
The Community Environmental Health Program, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is seeking an HS Research Tech 3 to provide field research support to the NIH-funded NBCS/ECHO Project. This position is based on Navajo Nation and requires regular travel between recruitment sites.
This position will provide general support across study operations, including participant recruitment and retention, coordinating and conducting study visits, data collection and entry, and maintaining accurate study records. The ideal applicant will have strong organizational skills, comfort working directly with study participants and communities, familiarity with electronic data systems, and the ability to work independently while traveling between sites. Experience with electronic health records, Indian Health Service systems or medical terminology is a plus but not required. The selected candidate may be asked to support other parts of the project on an as-needed basis.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous communities, tribal organizations
• Familiarity with Indian Health Service (IHS) systems and electronic health records
• Prior experience with community-based research
• Experience with REDCap data entry system
• Bilingual (Diné) a plus

Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
COP Pharmaceutical Sciences (553A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
05/31/2027
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $19.76 to $26.85
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
8/10/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application will include:
1. Complete Online Application
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter
4. Provide phone and email contact information for three references. Supervisory references are preferred, but not required.
Applications that do not include a cover letter or are otherwise incomplete may not be considered for the position.
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.