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Clinical Research Assistant

Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 7, 2022

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Title
Clinical Research Assistant

Classification Title
Clinical Research Assistant

Department
Microbiome Center

Posting Number
R220169

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/35797

Employer
Research Foundation

Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical

Type
Part-Time

Appointment Term

Salary Grade
N.8

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Microbiome Center at UB’s South Campus is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Assistant to perform the following duties:
  • Correctly label containers of blood samples, track collected samples through lab processing, storage and shipment to outside laboratories.
  • Obtain/help with collection of saliva, plaque, gingival crevicular fluid, skin, feces, blood and other biological samples for processing and storage, adhering to safety and infection control standards. Help maintain laboratory records, equipment, supplies and reagents.
  • Help with other clinic dental research activities such as assisting with dental examinations; consenting patients/participants to research studies; reviewing medical, dental and medication histories; taking height and weight measurements.
  • Answer telephone; gather forms for clinical exams, and paperwork/documentation for the research studies.
  • Help maintain a clean work environment, abiding by health and safety regulations regarding proper disposal of waste, sterilization of instruments and equipment, and maintaining quality assurance records.
  • Must be punctual, detail oriented, and with good written and oral communication skills.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

About UB
The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

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
  • Associate’s degree and 3 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience processing biological samples for storing and shipping in a registered laboratory
  • Experience maintaining research and clinical study records related to the laboratory work
  • One year of experience in laboratory work performing common procedures for collection, storage and shipping of human biological samples
  • Prior experience in dental research studies is desired. Certification in CPR is a plus.
Physical Demands

Salary Range
$17,362 - $21,000 range is for .50 FTE

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mondays

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wed. and Thursdays

Campus
South Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

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Contact Information

Contact's Name
Patricia Diaz-Moreno

Contact's Title
Professor

Contact's Email
pidiazmo@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-829-5822

Posting Dates

Posted
07/07/2022

Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
08/01/2022

References

Number of references required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

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Company

University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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