Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Office

Position Information

Position Summary

The Research Coordinator performs a vital role for the Clinical Research Office (CRO) by coordinating various components of multiple clinical research studies at any time. This position reports to the CRO Associate Directors.

Primary responsibilities of the Research Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake coordinating tasks of clinical research studies.
• Assist investigators in successful recruitment and retention of subjects.
• Guide day-to-day operations of assigned studies, assuring adherence to protocol.
• Generate accurate reports.
• Resolve queries in a timely manner.
• Maintain contact with Principal Investigator, monitoring agency, sponsor, and contracted vendors.
• Generate IRB approved materials for distribution to study subjects to promote project enrollment and retention of enrolled subjects.
• Oversee implementation of research studies, generation of qualitative and quantitative data and data collection forms and surveys.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned project including development and implementation of research procedures and systems.
• Assist Principal Investigator with administration of clinical trial protocols, including obtaining informed consents and screening subjects, maintaining research records and research subject records, managing correspondence, researching medical records, recording data, and attending training sessions.
• Support the management of the CRO.

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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of clinical research-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applicants must be familiar with clinical research procedures and methodology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nursing degree preferred but not required.

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $90,000

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

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Campus

Downtown Campus

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

• Contact's Name: Mariya Cherneva
• Contact's Title: Senior OnCore Clinical Trials Management System Specialist
• Contact's Email: mchernwa@buffalo.edu
• Contact's Phone: 716-888-4768

Posting Dates

• Posted: 10/28/2026
• Deadline for applicants: Open Until Filled

References

• Number of references required: 3

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     • No Current Employment Affiliation
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume