Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Research Program Coordinator I
Classification Title Clinical Research Associate I
Department Medicine
Posting Number R260145
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64346
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.99
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
Work independently under the general direction of the PI/Chair of Medicine to manage implementation of funded research studies.
Primary Functions
Study coordination, training and support
- Oversee study procedures including recruitment, study visit conduct, and retention of human subjects
- Ensure adherence to HHS and IRB policy
- Oversee workload across teams and evaluation of performance of team members to the principal investigator
- Support training of postdocs, fellows, and students on study procedures and standard operating procedure requirements
- Support interview team for hiring of incoming research staff
- Train and mentor study staff on policies, procedures, and best practices
- Provide administrative support for grant activities
- Serve as a resource to study staff
Grant and study development
- Develop and manage electronic databases for studies, including REDCap, Excel, etc.
- Develop and write documents to be used in grants for submissions
- Develop grant related materials, including questionnaires, intervention manuals, and study forms
- Develop protocols, informed consent forms, and participant materials for funded studies
IRB compliance and regulatory training
- Manage IRB processes, including protocol submissions, continuing reviews, and amendments for Division studies
- Manage ClinicalTrials.gov processes, including updates and serve as contact
Data analysis and research dissemination
- Support analysis of research data using Stata, R, or other statistical software
- Develop and present abstracts at national and international scientific meetings
- Collate data from national, regional, and county level sources
Community engagement support
- Coordinate community events and recruitment events planned in the community
- Identify appropriate community events, coordinate with event planning team, and coordinate with Department of Medicine community engagement and research committees on dissemination
Other duties as assigned
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a science, public health, or related field
- 3 years of relevant experience, including experience with human subjects recruitment, community-based research, and manuscript development
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours 40
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Ariel Burden
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Staff Assistant
Contact's Email aeburden@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-859-4848
Posting Dates
Posted 09/17/2026
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant