Posted Jul 10, 2026

Need Sr. Research Support Specialist -Part time in Stony Brook, NY

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Job title: Sr. Research Support Specialist -Part time
Company: Stony Brook Medicine
Job description: Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in a Biological Science with coursework in molecular biology and chemistry. Two years of full-time directly related experience with advanced research related/laboratory activities. Hands-on molecular biology laboratory experience. Experience with both MAC and PC computer platforms, Microsoft Office suite, and computer maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with computer troubleshooting. Experience with gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation and polymerase chain reaction.

Brief Description of Duties:
The incumbent will act as laboratory manager for the Institute. Responsibilities will include the management and preparation of six molecular biology laboratories used for undergraduate, graduate and K-12 teaching (~10-15 courses) as well as summer science research and education programs (10-15). The successful incumbent will have excellent communication skills, willingness to follow specific instructions and the ability to direct others when needed. They will have excellent attention to detail and are thorough in reviewing their work.

Duties: 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.

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Location: Stony Brook, NY Apply Now