Research Coordinator, Emergency Medicine

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo, Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Research Coordinator. Reporting to Research Division’s Director of Operations, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a range of industry and federally funded research projects within the department focused on the treatment of substance use disorders. Working closely with the Vice Chair for Research and other investigators, the Research Coordinator will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of research studies. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and campus regulations, coordinating, and training study personnel, and overseeing the collection and monitoring of study data. The successful candidate will be involved in both clinical and administrative tasks as outlined by study protocols.

General Program Activities

• Attend weekly meetings with project Principal Investigators (PIs) to discuss project updates and coordinate activities.
• Participate in all study meetings, including conference calls.
• Auxiliary with scheduling program outreach activities to ensure progress and timelines are met.
• Assist with project-related activities, such as project management, compliance with UB and federal regulations, and data preparation for analysis.
• Be on call during scheduled periods for various research projects outside of regular business hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Recruit, enroll and consent patients in studies.
• Auxiliary with data collection and data management.

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Related Activities

• Auxiliary with preparing IRB documents, research protocols, and reports, and corresponding with the IRB as necessary.
• Track the receipt and maintenance of all appropriate approvals from IRBs and other relevant committees required for project implementation.

Grant Management Activities

• Maintain accuracy of grant submissions and adherence to requirements.
• Auxiliary with budget-related activities and budget development in consultation with the Department’s Administration and Finance team.
• Coordinate with the Department’s Administration and Finance team and University’s Sponsored Projects Services to ensure payment for all project-related expenses.
• Auxiliary with reporting program data and progress to funders and stakeholders and tracking related research output.
• Create and evaluate surveys and questionnaires.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; good computer skills; good communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in clinical research or patient care.
• Eligible for credentialing through our hospital partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health-related field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• New York State Nursing License (RN or LPN), New York State AEMT certification, or New York State Paramedic Certification.
• Experience in research coordination.