Research Support Specialist

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Research Support Specialist for the Yang lab, focusing on retinal degenerative diseases. The role involves conducting various lab analyses, maintaining a mouse colony, and participating in research activities and publication writing, offering substantial training in specialized techniques.

Benefits

Substantial training provided

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Two or more years of full-time research experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with basic molecular and cell biology.
• Preferred: wetlab, computational analysis, and mouse work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protein, RNA, and DNA preparation and analyses.
• Perform epigenetic analysis and bioinformatics.
• Maintain mouse colony and conduct eye function assessments.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Bioinformatics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences or related field

Job description

Job Description - Research Support Specialist (2501706)

Research Support Specialist

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biomedical sciences or a related field. Two (2) or more years of full-time research experience in a laboratory setting. Experience with basic molecular and cell biology.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in wetlab (cell culture, bench assays), dry lab (computational analysis), and mouse work.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Yang laboratory at Stony Brook is looking for postdoctoral fellows to join our starting group. Yang lab investigates the metabolic and inflammatory mechanisms driving retinal degenerative diseases, aging-related pathologies, and ocular fibrosis. We focus on understanding the complex interactions among retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells, macrophages/microglia, endothelial cells, and fibroblasts, with an emphasis on how metabolic reprogramming and inflammation contribute to disease progression. Substantial training will be provided for techniques. The ideal applicant will have the ability to demonstrate professional competence in research activities.

Duties:

• Protein, RNA and DNA preparation and analyses; mammalian cell culture with sterile techniques.
• Perform epigenetic analysis through next-generation sequencing library preparation (e.g. spatial genomics and metabolomics). Perform bioinformatics analysis.
• Maintain mouse colony and perform eye function assessments.
• Data analysis and participate in manuscript writing for publication; may assist in grant writing.
• Maintain laboratory reagents and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned such as training new personnel.

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 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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Job Number:

Job Number:

2501706

Official Job Title : Research Support Specialist

Job Field

Job Field

: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : 66005500 - Dept of Pharmacology

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Shift Shift Hours : 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Posting Start Date

Posting End Date

Appointment Type : Regular

Salary Grade : N11

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