A Research Associate typically has more experience than a Research Assistant. Responsibilities can include the planning and design of research projects, conducting experiments, analyzing data, contributing to research publications or grant proposals, and collaborating with other researchers. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles are often held by people with advanced degrees in their field of study with several years of experience in research or academia.
Senior Research Support Specialist (2602326)
Senior 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. Two (2) years of full-time biological science research experience within a research laboratory. Experience using advanced research equipment, which could include but not limited to, Optical cell plate reader, Quantitative PCR and/or Confocal microscopy. Experience performing bench lab experiments including Western Blot and working with human cells in culture. Experience with rat/mouse animal handling skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biology, Biochemistry or related field. Experience with Cancer cell metastasis related projects.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Senior Research Support Specialist will provide a broader range of complex laboratory and research related tasks. Working under general supervision in support of a research project or program for Dr. Raymond Bergan in the Stony Brook Cancer Center incumbent will operate equipment, carry out test procedures as well as collate and interpret data using special methods. 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.
Duties:
Develop, monitor, coordinate and manage activities to maintain effective operation of the program.
Conduct experiments; provide research support by conducting tests using specialized methods for data collection; interpret the collected data.
Work collaboratively with other employees, faculty and professionals to advance the goals of the project.
Observe, collect and analyze data and write summary reports as necessary.
Prepare reports, drafts and/or manuscripts based on the collected data.
May develop and maintain databases.
Incumbents may be responsible for orienting/training students and volunteers to the project/ program and checking work of less experienced employees as assigned.
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 Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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Job Number:
2602326
Official Job Title:
Senior Research Support Specialist
Job Field:
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location:
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area:
Cancer Center
Schedule:
Full-time Shift :
Day Shift Shift Hours:
9-5
Posting Start Date:
Aug 3, 2026
Posting End Date:
Aug 17, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
Salary:
$52,000-$68,000
Appointment Type:
Regular
Salary Grade:
E79
SBU Area:
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
