University at Buffalo

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Lab Coordinator, Behavioral Research Lab Classification Title Research Support Specialist Department Behavioral Research Lab Posting Number R250091 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57640 Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Clerical/Technical Job Type Part-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade N.11 Position Summary

The School of Management (SOM) has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a part-time Lab Coordinator for the Behavioral Research Lab. This role supports the daily operations of a dynamic research environment that leverages cutting-edge neuromarketing tools and behavioral science to explore human decision-making.

As Lab Coordinator, you will manage lab operations and assist with study development and execution. Responsibilities include overseeing lab capabilities, managing our paid and student sample pools, recruiting participants, supervising student research assistants, and providing both technical and administrative support for a variety of studies. You will also maintain lab equipment, assist with IRB processes, and ensure a smooth and efficient research experience for faculty, students, and participants.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting participants through classroom visits and on-campus outreach.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising undergraduate and graduate research assistants to execute and monitor studies.
• Managing the SONA system to schedule participants, track credit and compensation, and support faculty researchers.
• Overseeing lab software and equipment to ensure functionality and meet research needs.
• Creating and managing surveys in Qualtrics to support study execution.
• Responding to participant inquiries and managing alternative assignments for students, as needed.
• Assisting faculty and students with study planning, protocol development, and IRB submissions.
• Promoting best practices for research design, data collection, and participant engagement.
• Assisting with external client development and study management, as needed.
• Providing additional research support based on skills and availability, including data analysis and report generation using iMotions, SPSS, and other software tools.

While this position is currently part-time, there is the potential for full-time depending on external study development.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Hospitality, Clinical Research, or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience with participant recruitment, lab coordination, or supervising research assistants.
• Familiarity with Qualtrics, SONA, or similar systems.

Physical Demands Salary Range $28,000 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

20 hours per week

Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact's Name Kim Saxton Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Clinical Assistant Professor, Marketing Contact's Email mksaxton@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-645-3265 Posted 06/18/2025 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 07/28/2025 Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant