Coordinating Research Specialist in Buffalo, New York at Grider Support Services LLC
Job Description
Grider Support Services, LLC is a proud partner of Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) and is dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care to our community.
We are seeking an experienced Coordinating Research Specialist to provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the organization's clinical research programs and grant-funded initiatives. This individual will serve as a central leader in coordinating research operations, guiding program implementation, facilitating collaboration among research personnel, and ensuring the successful execution of research initiatives and grant deliverables.
Working closely with hospital leadership, physicians, principal investigators, research personnel, and external funding partners, the Coordinating Research Specialist will oversee program activities, coordinate resources, monitor progress and outcomes, and ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. This role will play an integral part in advancing the organization's research capabilities, supporting the implementation of the SAMHSA Grant, and strengthening research operations through effective leadership, accountability, and collaboration.
Funding Notice: This position is funded through a grant with an anticipated 3 year funding period. Continued employment beyond the initial grant period is contingent upon the availability and renewal of grant funding. Grant renewal is not guaranteed, and the position may conclude at the end of the three-year funding period if additional funding is not secured.
📍 Location: 462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY
🏥 Department: Grant Funded Programs & Research
🕒 Shift: Full-Time | Monday–Friday Day Shift, Varied
Job Duties
- Directs and oversees the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of clinical research programs and grant-funded initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational goals and funding requirements.
- Provides guidance and oversight to research personnel, including assigning responsibilities, establishing performance expectations, monitoring productivity, and ensuring successful execution of program objectives.
- Leads the implementation of newly awarded grants, including developing operational plans, establishing measurable goals, coordinating resources, and ensuring completion of required deliverables.
- Serves as the primary liaison with grant funders, research partners, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to maintain collaborative relationships and ensure compliance with grant expectations.
- Oversees grant-related activities, including budget monitoring, resource allocation, reporting requirements, performance measures, and adherence to funding guidelines.
- Develops and implements strategic goals, policies, procedures, and workflows to support research operations, program growth, and continuous quality improvement.
- Collaborates with hospital leadership, clinical departments, interdisciplinary teams, and external organizations to facilitate research initiatives and integrate program activities into organizational operations.
- Monitors program outcomes, evaluates effectiveness, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements corrective actions to ensure achievement of established goals.
- Ensures research activities comply with institutional policies, applicable regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and established research protocols.
- Identifies opportunities for program expansion, additional funding, and strategic partnerships to support the sustainability and advancement of research initiatives.
- Prepares and presents program updates, performance reports, and recommendations to executive leadership, grant funders, and other stakeholders.
- Performs other related duties as assigned, including direct participation in research activities and projects as needed to support program objectives.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The hiring range is between $85,000-$92,000, but please note the Funding Notice statement above. Enjoy generous PTO, paid holidays, and top-tier medical coverage with low premiums and full deductible coverage through an HRA—plus dental, vision, life insurance, and great discounts!
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of professional experience in clinical research, healthcare program administration, grant-funded program management, or a closely related field, including at least two (2) years of experience coordinating programs, overseeing personnel, or leading multidisciplinary initiatives.
Skills & Competencies:
- This position requires knowledge of clinical research administration, program development, regulatory compliance, Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, research ethics, grant administration, budgeting, and fiscal oversight.
- Strong knowledge of research funding mechanisms, grant implementation, performance measurement, and organizational research operations is essential.
- The position requires demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities, including the ability to establish strategic goals, direct and evaluate personnel, delegate responsibilities, manage resources, and oversee multiple complex initiatives.
- The individual must be able to successfully implement and execute grant-funded programs, ensure compliance with funding requirements, monitor deliverables, develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and evaluate program outcomes.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, organizational, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills are essential.
Grider Support Services, LLC. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
* The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.
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