Part Time - Senior Research Scientist

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lipidomics Shared Resource at The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook seeks a Part-time Senior Research Scientist to perform lipid extraction, LC-MS analyses, and method development for collaborative cancer metabolism projects. The role involves analytical work, data interpretation, and reporting to investigators.

The incumbent will contribute to development of new analytical approaches, train personnel, and maintain high-quality records while supporting

Qualifications

• Must have PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Five+ years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in academia and industry.
• Experience with biochemical assay development and data interpretation.
• Strong ability to communicate results and work independently in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform lipid extraction and sample preparation for lipidomic analyses.
• Operate LC-MS instrumentation for targeted quantitative lipidomics.
• Develop and optimize LC-MS methods for lipid analysis and lipid metabolites.
• Process and interpret LC-MS data with quality-control criteria.
• Prepare analytical reports and figures for investigators and collaborations.
• Provide training and guidance to students and staff in lipidomics workflows.

Job description

Job Description - Part Time - Senior Research Scientist (2603716)

Part Time - Senior Research Scientist

Required Qualifications

PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field. Five (5) or more years of full-time postdoctoral or equivalent research experience, including demonstrated research experience in both an academic biomedical research environment and a biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry environment. Research experience in biochemistry, enzymology, analytical or bioanalytical chemistry, protein science, molecular biology, cell biology, or related areas. Experience with biochemical assay development, quantitative experimental methods, chromatography, and analysis and interpretation of scientific data. Demonstrated experience designing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and executing experimental methods and research workflows. Experience evaluating experimental quality and reproducibility and maintaining accurate scientific records. Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific results effectively and to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in cancer biology, cancer metabolism, lipid metabolism, or translational biomedical research. Experience in recombinant protein expression, protein purification, enzyme characterization, and development of biochemical or bioanalytical assays. Experience with quantitative analysis of biological samples and complex scientific datasets. Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures, quality-control criteria, and reproducible research workflows. Experience contributing to multidisciplinary research programs involving biochemistry, cell biology, pharmacology, or biomarker development. Experience preparing scientific reports, manuscripts, presentations, and grant-related materials. Experience providing technical guidance, training, or mentorship to research personnel.

Brief Description of Duties

The successful incumbent will perform scientific and analytical activities in support of the Lipidomics Shared Resource and associated collaborative research projects under the general direction of the Faculty Director. The incumbent will support lipidomic analyses for investigators, including biological sample preparation, lipid extraction, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis, analytical method development and optimization, data processing and interpretation, and preparation of reports for Shared Resource users. The incumbent will also contribute to development and implementation of new analytical approaches and collaborative research projects involving lipid metabolism, cancer biology, and related areas.

The duties include:

• Perform lipid extraction and sample preparation from biological specimens, including cultured cells, tissues, plasma, serum, and other biological samples for lipidomic analysis.
• Prepare analytical standards, quality-control samples, mobile phases, reagents, and other materials required for lipidomic analyses.
• Operate LC-MS instrumentation for targeted quantitative lipidomic analyses according to established methods and standard operating procedures.
• Perform routine analytical runs, monitor instrument and assay performance, evaluate quality-control results, and identify potential analytical or sample-related problems.
• Develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and implement LC-MS methods for quantitative analysis of lipids and lipid metabolites.
• Assist in the development and expansion of analytical methods and lipidomic panels, including assays for sphingolipids and other lipid classes relevant to Shared Resource and collaborative research projects.
• Process, analyze, and review LC-MS data using appropriate analytical software and established quality-control criteria.
• Perform quantitative analysis and interpretation of lipidomic datasets generated for Shared Resource users and collaborative investigators.
• Prepare clear and accurate analytical reports summarizing experimental methods, quality-control results, quantitative data, and other relevant findings for investigators using the Shared Resource.
• Communicate with investigators regarding sample preparation requirements, experimental design, analytical approaches, data quality, interpretation of results, and technical limitations of lipidomic studies.
• Maintain accurate records of samples, analytical runs, methods, instrument performance, quality-control results, and data generated by the Shared Resource.
• Develop, maintain, and update standard operating procedures and quality-control practices for lipid extraction, LC-MS analysis, data processing, and related analytical workflows.
• Troubleshoot analytical procedures and assist with optimization and maintenance of laboratory workflows and LC-MS methods.
• Assist with evaluation and implementation of new analytical technologies, methods, and approaches relevant to lipidomic analysis.
• Participate in collaborative research projects involving lipid metabolism, sphingolipid biology, cancer metabolism, and related areas.
• Conduct scientific literature reviews relevant to analytical method development, lipid metabolism, and interpretation of experimental data.
• Contribute to preparation of figures, scientific reports, manuscripts, presentations, grant applications, and other research materials resulting from Shared Resource and collaborative studies.
• Provide technical guidance and training to students, research staff, and investigators regarding sample preparation, analytical methods, and interpretation of lipidomic data as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with investigators, research scientists, laboratory personnel, Shared Resource staff, and other institutional research cores.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Faculty Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes

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 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.

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Job Number

2603716

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Cancer Center

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day Shift

Shift Hours

Variable

Posting Start Date

Oct 20, 2026

Posting End Date

Salary : 100K at full FTE (50K at .50 FTE)

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Grade

E89

SBU Area

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