Job Title:
Senior Research Support Specialist, SDM Research Administration
Company: University of Buffalo
Location: Buffalo, NY
Created: 2026-04-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
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 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. Learn more: * 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 applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status. 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. Physical Demands 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 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