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Research Support Specialist, Pediatrics

Position Number: 9752697
Location: Buffalo, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Support Specialist, Pediatrics

Position Information

Position Title: Research Support Specialist, Pediatrics
Department: Pediatrics
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9752697"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63809
Job Type: Varies

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Research Support Specialist will contribute to ongoing grocery shopping research in the Child Health and Behavior Lab. Under the direction of a research scientist, in the largest comprehensive research foundation in the country, you will carry out complex analytical tasks that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.

Assigned tasks may include:

Operate and make decisions within defined test or analytical protocols
Carry out assignments that incorporate highly specialized training in a specific specialty and in the operation of applicable equipment
Conduct test procedures
Use specialized methods for data collation and interpretation
Contribute to ongoing grocery shopping research in the Child Health and Behavior lab
Contribute to study administration and intervention implementation (e.g., prefilled online grocery carts)
Contribute to data collection with participants including phone/video interviews
Contribute to data coding

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 Nutrition, Psychology, Child Development, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or related field
Requires the use of specialized techniques in the field of endeavor to make observations, collect data, use survey instruments and techniques, and make related calculations using mathematical formulae.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in nutrition and dietetics, prior research experience.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$38,000 - $45,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Saima Kamal
Contact's Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact's Title: Personanel Transaction Specialist
Contact's Email: saimakam@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-0547

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/07/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: