Senior Research Support Specialist

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

2d

About The Position

The Senior Research Support Specialist will provide a broader range of complex laboratory and research related tasks. Working under general supervision in support of a research project or program for Dr. Raymond Bergan in the Stony Brook Cancer Center incumbent will operate equipment, carry out test procedures as well as collate and interpret data using special methods. 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, Biochemistry or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time biological science research experience within a research laboratory.
• Experience using advanced research equipment, which could include but not limited to, Optical cell plate reader, Quantitative PCR and/or Confocal microscopy.
• Experience performing bench lab experiments including Western Blot and working with human cells in culture.
• Experience with rat/mouse animal handling skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Experience with Cancer cell metastasis related projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, coordinate and manage activities to maintain effective operation of the program.
• Conduct experiments; provide research support by conducting tests using specialized methods for data collection; interpret the collected data.
• Work collaboratively with other employees, faculty and professionals to advance the goals of the project.
• Observe, collect and analyze data and write summary reports as necessary.
• Prepare reports, drafts and/or manuscripts based on the collected data.
• May develop and maintain databases.
• Incumbents may be responsible for orienting/training students and volunteers to the project/ program and checking work of less experienced employees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
• 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.
• If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at [phone] or visit OEA.
• In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
• Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
• SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.

What This Job Offers

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