Research Support Specialist, Pharmacy

IMDiversity; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo’s Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences team seeks a laboratory Research Support Specialist to enhance our Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance program. This role entails developing laboratory skills, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Preferred candidates will have a baccalaureate degree and preferred experience in regulated environments. The salary range for this position is $55,000 – $65,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of applicable laboratory experience.
• Experience in regulated laboratory environment preferred.
• Technical experience with mass spectrometry and sample preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Use, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Prepare, qualify, and maintain reagents for tests.
• Support the CPQA program and document maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Liquid chromatography

Regulatory compliance

Sample preparation techniques

Technical testing experience

Education

Baccalaureate degree in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo’s Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences team is seeking a laboratory Research Support Specialist to support our Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance program. This role provides an opportunity to develop laboratory skills in the context of clinical research trials, employing liquid chromatography with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry and other detection equipment, ensuring sample collection and storage parameters are correctly followed, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Job Duties

• Use, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment
• Order, use, and maintain laboratory resource inventories and associated records
• Prepare, qualify, and maintain reagents for laboratory developed tests
• Create, update, and maintain laboratory and program‑associated records
• Support the CPQA program, including shipment of panels, reporting, document maintenance and review, and audits and accreditation
• Complete annual training and continuing education as required by institutional, sponsor, and laboratory policies
• Work safely with chemical reagents and biological specimens, including those that may contain infectious agents (e.g., HIV), following established safety procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in a related field with at least one year of applicable laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment (CLIA, GLP, GMP, ISO).
• Technical experience in a laboratory that employs USP‑ or laboratory‑developed tests for research purposes (clinical preferred), product quality assurance (GMP preferred), or bioanalysis.
• Technical testing experience using hybrid mass spectrometry technology and associated sample preparation techniques in human or animal matrices.

Physical Demands

This position requires work in a BSL‑2 laboratory with personal protective equipment, handling of chemical, biological, pathogenic, and other hazardous materials, and the ability to lift or carry a minimum of 25 lbs. The role also requires standing, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, and walking. Vision requirements include close, distance, depth perception, color vision, and focus adjustment. Successful candidates must pass a color vision test.

Salary Range

$55,000 – $65,000

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity / Aff. 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.