Research Support Specialist

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Research Support Specialist to assist in the Cancer Center. The role involves operating laboratory equipment, performing tests, and collecting and interpreting data under defined protocols.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Biology or Biochemistry, lab experience, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related field is required.
• Experience in a research/wet lab environment.
• Experience operating qPCR and confocal microscopy equipment.
• Experience collecting, storing, analyzing and interpreting data.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and carry out test procedures within defined protocols.
• Collaborate with the PI to interpret data and prepare reports.
• Conduct experiments, provide technical support, and assist with animal handling if needed.
• Perform literature searches and stay current with relevant research findings.

Skills

Data analysis

Laboratory equipment operation

Quantitative PCR (qPCR) operation

Confocal microscopy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry or closely related field

Advanced degree in Biology or Biochemistry

Job description

Job Description - Research Support Specialist (2602331)

Research Support Specialist

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biology, Biochemistry or closely related field. Experience working in a Research/Wet lab Laboratory environment. Experience operating scientific research equipment which can include but not limited to quantitative PCR and/or confocal microscopy. Experience carrying out physical, biochemical or biological based test procedures. Experience collecting, storing, analyzing and interpreting data.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biology or Biochemistry or related field. Experience with rat/mouse animal handling.

Brief Description of Duties:
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. Bergan in the Stony Brook Cancer Center. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to details. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving. The ideal candidate will have the ability to demonstrate professional competence in research activities.

Duties:

Perform laboratory maintenance to ensure a safe working environment in compliance with university regulations;

Conduct experiments, provide technical laboratory support and /or animal handling to assist with experiments conducted.

Perform literature search; staying current in the field by reading and discussing the literature and experimental results with the supervisor and/or PI.

Collect data, record observation measurements and prepare reports for review of supervisor and or PI.

Other duties or projects as assigned.

Official Job Title : Research Support Specialist

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.
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Job Number:

2602331

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Cancer Center

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift Shift Hours : 9 to 5

Posting Start Date

Aug 17, 2026

Posting End Date

Sep 1, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Appointment Type : Regular

Salary Grade : N11

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