Senior Research Support Specialist, SDM Research Administration

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Position Information --------------------

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Position Title: Senior Research Support Specialist SDM Research Administration Classification Title: Senior Research Support Specialist Department: School of Dental Medicine Posting Number: R260038 Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61385 Employer: Research Foundation Position Type: RF Professional Job Type: Full-Time Appointment Term: Salary Grade NE.79

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Position Summary -----------------

The State University of New York at Buffalo is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to join our Optical Imaging and Analysis Facility for the School of Dental Medicine. As a Senior Research Support Specialist, you will work at the Optical Imaging and Analysis Facility for the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Your primary responsibility will be the oversight of the facilitys flow cytometry and cell sorting services.

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Our benefits where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

As an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications ---------------------

• Bachelors degree in science or engineering field.
• Basic professional knowledge of fluorescence and flow cytometry.
• Able to follow all biosafety level 2 requirements.

Preferred Qualifications ----------------------

• Masters or Doctoral degree in biology, optics, or similar field of study.
• One or more years of experience in a university core facility and/or research lab management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of complex instrumentation operations.
• One or more years of experience with flow cytometers and/or cell sorters, including flow cytometry analysis.
• Prior experience providing training on technical analytical instruments.
• One or more years of experience working in a customer service capacity or a similar customer-facing position.
• Specialized training or advanced knowledge of immunology.

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Salary Range -------------

$55,000 - $62,000

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 ------------

37.5 hours per week

Campus --------

South Campus

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Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification -----------------------------

For non-internal applicants, a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information -------------------

• Name: Miranda Griffith
• Contacts: Pronouns
• Contacts Title: Program Coordinator
• Contacts Email: mepasky@buffalo.edu
• Contacts Phone: 716-829-6402

Posting Dates ----------------

Posted: 02/27/2026 Deadline for applicants: Open Until Filled Date to be filled

References ------------

Number of references required: 3 Reference Cutoff Date: Instructions to Applicant Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

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Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.

Faculty --------

Faculty Student Association FSA Research Foundation Employee State Classified State Professional UB Foundation TAGA Student No Current Employment Affiliation