University at Buffalo
Research Position

Senior Research Support Specialist, SDM Research Administration

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$55,000 - $62,000

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Senior Research Support Specialist, SDM Research Administration

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Posting Details

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 N/E.79
Posting Detail Information
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 facility’s flow cytometry and cell sorting services.

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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering field.
  • Basic professional knowledge of fluorescence and flow cytometry.
  • Able to follow all biosafety level 2 requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s 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.

Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
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
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
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
Contact's Name Miranda Griffith
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Program Coordinator
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's 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

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