Research Support Specialist

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biomedical sciences, or related fields. Hands-on research experience in a biomedical laboratory setting in one of the following areas: cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or pharmacology.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience on mammalian cancer cell culture. Research experience on molecular cloning and cell-based assays including but not limited to; Western blotting, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and cytotoxicity measurement. Research background in cancer.

Brief Description of Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist NIH-funded research projects by carrying out cellular and molecular assays using cancer cell lines, collecting and interpreting data, and contributing to publication of research results to scientific journals for Dr. Hyungjin Kim in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. The ideal applicant should have strong communication skills. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

Duties:

• Design and perform experiments to provide technical laboratory support.
• Collect and analyze data utilizing specialized knowledge and skills in related fields.
• Participate in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals. May assist in grant writing.
• Maintain lab equipment and common stocks.
• Supervising lab members and attending conferences and meetings
• 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 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.