Research Support Specialist

Job Number

2502389

Research Support Specialist

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Department/Hiring Area :
Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Full-time;
Variable Shift Hours : N.A. (hours vary depending on necessity)

Jan 18, 2026 4:59:00 AM

Regular

N11

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related field in the sciences (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Technical knowledge evidenced by coursework in Biochemistry and/or Cell Biology.
• Experience in a research laboratory.
• Experience with mouse husbandry and handling.
• Experience with basic biochemistry techniques such as western blotting, ELISA, nucleic acid extraction, RT‑PCR.

• Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related field in the sciences.
• Experience with histology and/or immunohistochemistry.
• Experience with molecular cloning.
• Experience with microscopy.
• Familiarity with cell biology laboratory procedures.
• Experience working with tissue culture.

• Provide technical laboratory support to the PI and other lab members for advanced research activities.
• Assist Principal Investigator with ordering lab supplies, maintaining compliance with environmental health and safety procedures, and routine maintenance of lab instruments.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings.
• Perform literature searches and stay current in the field by reading and discussing literature and experimental results with the PI.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Evening and weekend work will be required at times.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below; it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.