Research Support Specialist

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Within defined test or analytical protocols, operate equipment, carry out test procedures, as well as collating and interpreting data using special methods in support of a research project or program for Dr. Hwan Kim in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biology, Microbiology, Entomology, or related field in hand by hire date.
• Full-time experience with experimental procedures and data analysis in biology-related fields (outside of classes).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with microbiology research handling bacterial cultures with aseptic technique.
• Experience with animal handling.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with in vitro tissue culture infection models.
• Experience with insect or tick models.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments with tick-borne pathogens and study the underlying molecular mechanisms enabling their survival and transmission.
• Perform experiments to improve artificial membrane tick feeding systems and conduct in vivo feeding studies to define host-pathogen-vector interactions.
• General laboratory maintenance, including media and buffer preparation, laboratory organization, biohazard waste removal, preparation of reagents and glassware, and assisting the laboratory manager.
• Document data generated in studies, analyze data with appropriate statistical methods, prepare reports and presentations for laboratory members, supervisor, and the research community.
• Other duties or projects assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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