Research Technician I

Research Technician I Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher degree) in sciences or engineering. Research experience in tissue engineering, stem cell biology, and bio fabrication. Advanced experience in imaging, image analysis, histology, and materials characterization. Advanced knowledge and hands‑on experience in bone tissue engineering from stem cells, extracellular matrix engineering, and cell patterning. Preferred Qualifications : Experience with a variety of advanced 3D tissue culture, including stem cell engineering and materials characterization techniques such as generating functional bone tissues, generating extracellular matrix with tunable architectures, scanning electron microscopy, and rheology. Brief Description of Duties Working under general supervision, the incumbent will perform routine and semi‑skilled tasks to support and directly assist a research project or program for Dr. Michael Mak in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences. Responsibilities include the use of specialized apparatus and equipment related to the field, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational and time‑management abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Duties Collect data, record observations and measurements, analyze data, code custom computational analysis programs, and prepare reports for review by the supervisor and/or PI. Conduct experiments and/or provide technical laboratory support on bio‑fabrication, tissue engineering, and tissue culture. Perform literature searches, stay 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. Special Notes The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of funding. This is a FLSA exempt position, not eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, working, and employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stony Brook University