Research Support Specialist - N.11

Job Description - Research Support Specialist - N.11 (2402692)Research Support Specialist - N.11Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field in hand by September 2024. Experience in operating equipment, carrying out test procedures, and/or using special methods for data collation and interpretation.Preferred Qualifications:Six (6) months or more of hands-on research experience working within a microbiology laboratory setting with specific skills in PCR, RT-PCR, DNA isolation, RNA extraction, and/or general microbiology experience (bacterial culture). Experience in parasitology and/or neglected diseases of poverty.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. Hovel-Miner in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.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. The ideal candidate has the ability to demonstrate professional competence in research activities.Duties:Laboratory research in the form of experiments, assays, cell culture, and various analytical and computational methods, including the analysis, recording, and reporting of data generated to the head of the laboratory.General laboratory management, which includes media preparation, supply ordering, equipment ordering and upkeep, laboratory organization, record keeping, maintaining updated laboratory computers, and maintaining overall cleanliness and organization of the lab.Communicating research findings to lab members, both through direct conversations and in the form of lab meetings, to the department and university, in the form of seminars and poster presentations, and to the research community at large when invited by the head of the laboratory to attend scientific conferences. This may include participating in manuscript or grant preparation to share research findings broadly.Other duties or projects 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.Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.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 (631) 632-6280 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

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we offer.SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below; it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Job Number:

2402692Official Job Title: Research Support SpecialistJob Field:

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)Primary Location:

Department/Hiring Area: Microbiology and ImmunologySchedule:

Full-timeShift:

Day ShiftShift Hours:

8:30 am - 5:00 pmPosting Start Date:

Aug 7, 2024Posting End Date:

Sep 7, 2024, 3:59:00 AMAppointment Type: RegularSalary Grade: N11SBU Area: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook

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