Research Support Specialist

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook is seeking a Research Support Specialist to assist with routine laboratory research and daily operations in the Lab of Dr. Min-Guk Cho in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences and Cancer Center.

The role emphasizes independence and collaboration, with opportunities to learn new methods and contribute to experimental optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and bench research experience in biology; related field.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture or basic cell/molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist with routine cell and molecular biology work, including mammalian cell culture, sample processing, preparation of media, buffers and reagents, and established experimental procedures.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, samples, freezer inventories, research records and basic equipment.
• Assist with ordering supplies and equipment and maintain related inventory and purchasing records.
• Support general laboratory organization, shared work areas, routine equipment maintenance, and established laboratory procedures.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and safety/compliance activities; after training, may assist with limited animal-related procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bench research

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Job Description - Research Support Specialist (2603735)

Research Support Specialist

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Bench Research Experience in Biology, molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology or related field. Experience with mammalian cell culture or basic cell and molecular biology techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with preparation of media and reagents, sample processing, laboratory inventory or research record keeping. Experience with basic mouse handling or tissue collection.

Brief Description of Duties

The Research Support Specialist will support routine laboratory research and daily laboratory operations in the Lab of Dr. Min-Guk Cho in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences and Cancer Center. In this role the Research Support Specialist will, within defined test or analytical protocols, operate equipment, carry out test procedures, assist with Lab operations and maintenance, as well as collate and interpret data. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail. Essential for this role is an adeptness to work independently as well as part of the team with a collaborative approach to problem solving. There will be opportunity to learn new methods and contribute to the development or optimization of experimental approaches. Limited animal related work may be introduced.

Duties

• Perform or assist with routine cell and molecular biology work, including mammalian cell culture, sample processing, preparation of media, buffers and reagents, and established experimental procedures. Participate in learning, testing, or optimizing new techniques as appropriate to experience and training.
• Maintain laboratory supplied, samples, freezer inventories, research records and basic equipment.
• Assist with ordering supplies and equipment and maintain related inventory and purchasing records.
• Support general laboratory organization, shared work areas, routine equipment maintenance, and established laboratory procedures.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and safety/compliance activities. After appropriate training, may assist with limited animal-related procedures.
• 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 Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

EEO

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Salary

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Job Number

2603735

Official Job Title

Research Support Specialist

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Cancer Center

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift

Shift Hours

9-5

Posting Start Date

Oct 28, 2026

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Grade

N11

SBU Area

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