Operations Specialist - Orthopaedic Research

Operations Specialist

Working Title - Operations Specialist - Orthopaedic Research

Position Grade - 11

Position Summary - Plans and implements a closely associated set of program initiatives for an identified client-oriented operational entity of the University. Participates in the generation of program resources and in the design and development of program operating goals, objectives, and protocols. Serves as primary point of both internal and external representation and liaison with respect to program implementation and operational matters, and provides technical/professional and programmatic guidance, consultation, and support to client constituencies as appropriate.

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive individual who is passionate about research and will direct that passion into helping shape the Orthopaedic Research program while simultaneously ensuring the current work gets done on time, accurately and with excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Suggest ways to improve operational processes and will serve as the primary liaison with departmental and interdepartmental constituencies for all research-related activities.
• Assist and supervise day to day tasks of research team.
• Be Responsible for Research Administrative duties as necessary, and purchase of supplies.
• Must be able to attend early morning research meetings and conference calls at various times of day (depends on study needs).
• Coordinate and prepare for research-related meetings (eg, the monthly resident research meeting).
• Track resident research projects and assist with misc. tasks to keep research moving forward.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications - High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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 with:

• Coordinating Institutional Review Board submissions (e.g., multi-center studies & resident submissions.)
• Coordinating Sponsored Projects Office submissions (research related grants, contracts, data-use agreements, etc.)
• Overseeing research budget and research outreach programs.
• Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomaterial Lab Liaison; Coordinator medical student research efforts.
• Coordinating Clinical Trials. Recruiting patients, following up with patients and obtaining/inputting study data

Additional Requirements - Must be able to attend 6:00 a.m. research meetings several days a week and conference calls at various times of the day (dependent on study needs).

Campus - Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department - Orthopedic Research (497M)

Employment Type - Staff

Staff Type - Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status - Exempt

Pay - Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73

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 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 - 10/27/2025

Eligible for Remote Work

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. Please provide:

• Cover Letter - please indicate in your cover letter how you fulfill minimum qualifications.
• Resume - please make sure your resume is current.
• References - 3 references are required - professional references are preferred.

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.

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