Research Support Specialist, Pediatrics
Job in
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14202, USA
Listed on 2026-08-10
Listing for:
University of Buffalo
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-10
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Clinical Research, Research Assistant/Associate -
Healthcare
Clinical Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Our University Community Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. Salary Range $38,000 - $45,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours
Varies
Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Saima Kamal Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers Contact's Title Personanel Transaction Specialist Contact's Email saimakam Contact's Phone
Posting Dates
Posted 08/07/2026 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 2 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant
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