Research Program Coordinator I

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo in the Department of Medicine seeks a Research Program Coordinator I to manage funded studies under the PI/Chair fixation. You will coordinate study procedures, ensure IRB compliance, train staff, and support grant activities while serving as a resource to study staff.

Responsibilities include developing electronic databases (REDCap, Excel), assisting with grant materials, and supporting data analysis with Stata or R.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Preferred: 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.

Responsibilities

• Study coordination, training and support for funded research.
• Oversee study procedures including recruitment, visit conduct, and retention of human subjects.
• Ensure adherence to HHS and IRB policy.
• Support training of postdocs, fellows, and students on study procedures and SOPs.
• Develop and manage electronic databases (REDCap, Excel) for studies.
• Assist with grant development, documents, and materials.
• Manage IRB processes and ClinicalTrials.gov updates.
• Support data analysis using Stata or R and disseminate findings at meetings.
• Coordinate community events and engagement activities.
• Provide administrative support for grant activities.

Skills

Study coordination

IRB compliance knowledge

Grant writing support

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in science/public health/related field

Tools

REDCap

Excel

Stata

R

Job description

Research Program Coordinator I

Position Information

Position Title: Research Program Coordinator I

Department: Medicine

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64346

Job Type: Full-Time

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

• Overseestudy procedures including recruitment, study visit conduct, andretention of human subjects
• Ensure adherence to HHS and IRBpolicy
• Oversee workload across teams and evaluation of performanceof team members to the principal investigator
• Support training ofpostdocs, fellows, and students on study procedures and standardoperating procedure requirements
• Support interview team for hiringof incoming research staff
• Train and mentor study staff onpolicies, procedures, and best practices
• Provide administrativesupport for grant activities
• Serve as a resource to studystaff

Grant and study development

• Develop and manageelectronic 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, informedconsent forms, and participant materials for funded studies

IRB compliance and regulatory training

• Manage IRBprocesses, including protocol submissions, continuing reviews, andamendments for Division studies
• Manage ClinicalTrials.govprocesses, including updates and serve as contact

Data analysis and research dissemination

• Supportanalysis of research data using Stata, R, or other statisticalsoftware
• Develop and present abstracts at national andinternational scientific meetings
• Collate data from national,regional, and county level sources

Community engagement support

• Coordinate communityevents and recruitment events planned in the community
• Identifyappropriate community events, coordinate with event planning team,and coordinate with Department of Medicine community engagement andresearch committees on dissemination

Other duties as assigned

About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America'sleading public research universities and a flagship of the StateUniversity of New York system, recognized for our excellence andour impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public universitydedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activityand people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home,UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourcefulthinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach othersevery day. Visit our website to learn more about the University atBuffalo.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affinative Action employer, theResearch Foundation will not discriminate in its employmentpractices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran ordisability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years of experience orequivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a science, public health, or relatedfield
• 3 years of relevant experience, including experience with humansubjects recruitment, community-based research, and manuscriptdevelopment

Salary Range

$60,000 - $70,000

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Ariel Burden

Contact's Title: Staff Assistant

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/17/2026