Position Summary
The UB Microbiome Center is seeking a dental hygienist to support clinical dental research studies. The position will be available starting August 1st 2022.
The position duties include:
Performing examinations and obtaining clinical data and samples as outlined in IRB-approved clinical protocols.
Performing treatment procedures such as prophylaxes and scaling and root planning as required by study protocols.
Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling of visits.
Assist the Principal Investigator with IRB protocol management.
Other administrative responsibilities including ordering of supplies, payment of participants, and other office management duties.
Outstanding Benefits Package
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About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
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
4 years of progressive experience with a demonstrated working knowledge of research procedures
Graduation from an accredited dental hygienist program.
License to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of New York.
Certification as a Dental Hygienist by the National Board of Dental Hygiene.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in clinical research studies.
Experience working with word, excel, outlook and electronic dental records system.
Certification in phlebotomy.
