What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Support Specialist position at Stony Brook University?
Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)
Bachelor of Science Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biomedical science or clinical medicine. Experience working with maintaining mouse colonies and small rodent surgery independently. Experience in cell culture, western blotting, PCR, qPCR, DNA gel. Experience in supervising undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree (foreign equivalent) in biomedical science or clinical medicine.
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. Chiung-Kuei Huang in the Department of Medicine-Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an 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 will have the ability to demonstrate professional competence in research activities.
Duties
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 WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards 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.
Official Job Title
Research Support Specialist
Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
Medicine / Gastroenterology
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
May 21, 2026
Posting End Date
Jul 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary
38,000 - 50,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Grade
N11
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biomedical science or clinical medicine. Experience working with maintaining mouse colonies and small rodent surgery independently. Experience in cell culture, western blotting, PCR, qPCR, DNA gel. Experience in supervising undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree (foreign equivalent) in biomedical science or clinical medicine.
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. Chiung-Kuei Huang in the Department of Medicine-Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an 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 will have the ability to demonstrate professional competence in research activities.
Duties
- Conduct experiments; provide technical laboratory support, and/or animal handling to assist with experiments conducted.
- Collect data, record observations measurements and prepare reports for review of supervisor and or PI.
- Perform literature search; staying current in the field by reading and discussing the literature and experimental results with the supervisor and/or PI.
- Other duties or projects as assigned.
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 WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards 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.
Official Job Title
Research Support Specialist
Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
Medicine / Gastroenterology
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
May 21, 2026
Posting End Date
Jul 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary
38,000 - 50,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Grade
N11
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook