Research Technician

Associate’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Working knowledge of typical tests or procedures [or techniques] relative to the field of cellular neuropharmacology. Research experience in a laboratory environment. Experience in operating equipment, carrying out test procedures, and using special methods for data collation and interpretation.

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biology/Biochemistry/Pharmacology or related field. Experience with a variety of cell culture and animal experimentation techniques (e.g primary cell culture, cryosectioning, western blotting, confocal microscopy, animal handling, stereotactic injections).

Working under general supervision, the incumbent will perform a variety of routine and/or semi-skilled tasks to support and directly assist a research project or program for Dr. Tsirka in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences. Therefore, the selected applicant will need to have a working knowledge of typical tests, procedures or techniques related to the field as well as familiarity with the operation of specialized apparatus or equipment relative to the field.

The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.

• Performing lab experiments, as discussed with the principal investigator, Dr. Tsirka
• Assist with maintaining compliance with environmental health and safety procedures by assembling, preparing and dispensing.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings.
• Maintain lab inventory and equipment.
• Assist in ordering supplies and equipment to keep the lab inventory well stocked.
• mentoring undergraduate/high school students
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. This is a part time appointment, hours can be flexible between 8:30am-5:00pm, for a total of 20 hours per week. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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Research Technician I

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

US-NY-Stony Brook

- Dept of Pharmacology

Part-time

Oct 29, 2026

Nov 12, 2026, 9:59:00 AM

$17,500-$21,000 @ .50 FTE

Regular

N4

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