Research Support Specialist, Epidemiology and Environmental Health

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Research Support Specialist, Epidemiology and Environmental Health
Classification Title Research Support Specialist
Department Epidemiology and Environmental Health
Posting Number R240209
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52946
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.11

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
This position is in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, Women's Health Research Center. The Research Support Specialist will work under the general direction of the Principal Investigator and lead clinic staff to perform various duties for the Women's Health Initiative ( WHI ) research study and related ancillary studies. Primary responsibilities will include contacting study participants by phone to obtain health history updates from the participants enrolled in the WHI research studies and the collection of medical records for participants' health outcomes from doctor offices and health care facilities per study protocols.

Duties:

• Contact research study participants by phone to obtain health history updates and perform data entry using the WHI study database WHIX system.
• Request medical records from various medical facilities related to study participants' reported health outcomes.
• Process incoming medical records, tracking and recording health outcomes information in the WHIX system.
• Answer incoming phone calls and provide backup coverage for reception duties as needed.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and monthly WHI meetings with the WHI Coordinating Center staff and other regional centers.
• Maintain highest level of professionalism and perform any other duties necessary for the successful completion of research study goals.

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. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
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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

• Bachelors degree.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft® Office programs.
• Detailed oriented and possess excellent written and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $40,000 - $48,000
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
37.5 hours per week

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 Vrunda Soni
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Project Staff Associate
Contact's Email vrundaso@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-5250

Posting Dates

Posted 09/20/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 10/31/2024

References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents