Research Support Specialist, Pharmacy

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State University of New York at Buffalo is seeking a laboratory Research Support Specialist to support the Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance Laboratory Program. The candidate will utilize laboratory methods, maintain equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires a Baccalaureate degree in a related field and at least one year of laboratory experience. The salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $65,000, and the work hours are Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• 1 year of applicable laboratory experience.
• Experience in a regulated (CLIA, GLP, GMP, ISO) environment preferred.
• Technical testing experience using hybrid mass spectrometry technology.

Responsibilities

• Follow CIGBS policies for technical and administrative support.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Prepare and maintain reagents and laboratory records.
• Support CPQA programs through shipment and audits.

Skills

Laboratory methods

Technical support

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting laboratory equipment

Education

Baccalaureate degree in a related field

Tools

Liquid chromatography

Triple quadrupole mass spectrometry

Job description

Job Overview

The University at Buffalo’s Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences (CIGBS) is seeking a laboratory Research Support Specialist to support the Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance (CPQA) Laboratory Program. In this position, the individual will employ laboratory methods such as liquid chromatography with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry, assure sample collection and storage parameters, and ensure regulatory requirements are followed.

Responsibilities

• Follow CIGBS policies and standard operating procedures to perform technical and laboratory administrative support.
• 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 CPQA program, including shipment of panels, reporting, document maintenance and review, and audits and accreditation.
• Complete annual training and continuing education as required by institution, sponsor, and laboratory policies.
• Work with chemical reagents and biological specimens that may contain infectious agents (e.g., HIV) following established safety standard procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated (CLIA, GLP, GMP, ISO) laboratory environment.
• Technical experience in a laboratory that uses 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 its associated sample‑preparation techniques in human or animal matrices.

Physical Demands

Requires wearing and working in personal protective equipment, handling chemical, biological, and other hazardous materials in BSL‑2 laboratories. Must lift or carry a minimum of 25 lbs and be able to stand, sit, bend, reach, kneel, walk, and adjust focus. Successful candidates must pass a color vision test.

Driving Requirements

This position does not involve driving a university‑owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$55,000 – $65,000.

Work Hours

Monday – Friday.

Campus

South Campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UB is an EEO/AA firm and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made to provide access to the application, interview, and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone 716‑645‑2266.