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University at Buffalo

Research Support Specialist, Epidemiology and Environmental Health

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $20K - $24K

💻 Research

🗓️ December 22nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Research Support Specialist, Epidemiology and Environmental Health. The specialist will lead clinic staff and coordinate efforts to contact Women's Health Initiative study participants for health history updates, collect medical records, and maintain data using the WHIX system to support research study goals.

Highlights
  • Lead contact with Women's Health Initiative study participants to update health histories via phone.
  • Request and process medical records from healthcare facilities following study protocols.
  • Enter and track health outcomes data using the WHIX study database system.
  • Provide backup reception coverage and respond to incoming phone inquiries.
  • Participate in regular staff and WHI Coordinating Center meetings.
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Office and WHIX system.
  • Bachelor's degree and research experience with study participants conducting phone interviews are mandatory.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and health research experience.
  • Position offers part-time employment, approximately 18.75 hours per week, with a salary range of $20,000 to $24,000.
  • Role based in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, Women's Health Research Center, collaborating with regional centers.