Research Support Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Research Support Specialist
Classification Title Research Support Specialist
Department Institute for Lasers Photonics and Biophotonics
Posting Number R240172
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52132
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.11

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Institute for Lasers Photonics and Biophotonics at the University at Buffalo is hiring a Research Support Specialist. The primary objectives involve researching Naloxone drug delivery. The focus includes optimizing delivery materials, developing a delivery module, and conducting animal model tests before integrating it into the sensor unit.

The Research Support Specialist will undergo training in diverse characterization techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, and device characterization. This offers an opportunity to develop skills in data analysis, scientific communication, and collaboration, complemented by valuable laboratory experience. Participation in seminars, workshops, and educational activities is expected to enhance understanding in the field, providing a
well-rounded experience for the Research Support Specialist

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
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. 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

• Bachelors degree in a specific specialty, or its equivalent, is required.
• 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

Physical Demands
Salary Range $17.00 per hour
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
40 hours per week.

Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Timothy Cryan
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Executive Officer
Contact's Email tmcryan@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-4159

Posting Dates

Posted 08/14/2024
Deadline for applicants 08/28/2024
Date to be filled 08/29/2024

References

Number of references required 1
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents