Research Support Specialist

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Within defined test or analytical protocols, operate equipment, carry out test procedures, as well as collate and interpret data using special methods in support of a research project or program for Dr. Samuel Becker in the Department of Medicine-Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology. The Becker Lab studies the immune response to tuberculosis and other infectious diseases using mice as an experimental model. Facilitate lab operations by maintaining the mouse colony, purchasing supplies and keeping inventory. This role requires work in a Biosafety Level 3 facility. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in a field related to biomedical sciences.
• Experience with research activities.
• Experience in operating equipment, carrying out test procedures, and using special methods for data collation and interpretation.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in a field related to biomedical sciences.
• Prior laboratory experience with research animals, cell culture, and/or microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments: provide technical laboratory support and animal handling to assist with experiments conducted, collect and analyze data, prepare reports for review of supervisor and/or PI.
• Maintain mouse colony; supervise breeding, perform genotyping, and keep inventory.
• Lab management: organization and ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Perform literature search; staying current in the field by reading and discussing the literature and experimental results with the supervisor and/or PI.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level