Research Technician

 Research Technician

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

High School diploma/G.E.D. (foreign equivalent or higher degree). Basic technical knowledge as evidenced by upper-division coursework in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Background in Neuroscience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biochemistry or a closely related field in hand by Dec. 31, 2024. Experience in tissue culture of stem cells. Experience in RNA and protein purification and their analyses. Experience in immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy.

Brief Description of Duties:

The Research Technician will learn from and assist members of the Principal Investigator's lab with research tasks aimed at understanding the cellular and molecular mechanism underlying the neurodevelopmental disorder Rett syndrome. The incumbent will learn how to generate human models for brain development using induced pluripotent stem cells obtained from Rett syndrome patients. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills and exercise strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Experience following specific instructions meticulously. Strong written verbal and interpersonal skills. Experience working independently and as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. 

• Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will assist other lab members with performing experiments and gathering data in projects involving a wide range of approaches.
• Under the PI's supervision, the incumbent will assist with ordering supplies to keep the lab inventory well stocked.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research 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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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.

 Job Number: 2404332

Official Job Title: Research Technician I

Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: Neurobiology & Behavior

Schedule: Full-time Shift :Day Shift Shift Hours: 9-5  

Posting Start Date: Dec 6, 2024

Posting End Date: Jan 5, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Salary:$34,000 - $41,000

Appointment Type: Regular

Salary Grade:N4

SBU Area:The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook

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