Research Technician I

Job Description - Research Technician I (2603624) Research Technician I Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biology/Biochemistry/Pharmacology or related field. Experience with a variety of cell culture and animalexperimentation techniques (e.g primary cell culture, cryosectioning, western blotting, confocal microscopy, animal handling, stereotactic injections). Brief Description of Duties: Working under general supervision, the incumbent will perform a variety of routine and/or semi-skilled tasks to support and directly assist a research project or program for Dr. Tsirka in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences. Therefore, the selected applicant will need to have a working knowledge of typical tests, procedures or techniques related to the field as well as familiarity with the operation of specialized apparatus or equipment relative to the field. 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: Performing lab experiments, as discussed with the principal investigator, Dr. Tsirka Assist with maintaining compliance with environmental health and safety procedures by assembling, preparing and dispensing. Participate in weekly lab meetings. Maintain lab inventory and equipment. Assist in ordering supplies and equipment to keep the lab inventory well stocked. mentoring undergraduate/high school students Other duties/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. This is a part time appointment, hours can be flexible between 8:30am-5:00pm, for a total of 20 hours per week. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Stony Brook University diversity statement 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit OEA. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here. Job Information Job Number: 2603624 Official Job Title : Research Technician I Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical) Primary Location: Department/Hiring Area 66005500 - Dept of Pharmacology Schedule: Part-time Day Shift Shift Hours : 8-5 Appointment Type : Regular Salary Grade : N4 SBU Area : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook #J-18808-Ljbffr Stony Brook