Job Details
Category: Professional & Support Staff
Department: School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Locations: Vestal, NY
Posted: Sep 9, 2026
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time
Salary Type: Annually
Position ID: 204324
About The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive
Working at Binghamton University is about more than having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.
The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!
Job Description:
The Zhang Lab focuses on translational pharmacology, integrating in vitro, in vivo, and in silico approaches to investigate drug safety, efficacy, and ADME processes. The lab conducts preclinical ADME studies and develops pharmacokinetic (PK), PK/PD, and physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models to optimize drug dosing and support drug development.
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Research Technician to join the laboratory of Dr. Tao Zhang, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Binghamton University.
The successful candidate will perform a variety of laboratory procedures, including general molecular and cellular biology techniques, cell-based assays, bioanalytical methods, and laboratory animal handling and related experimental procedures. The technician may also assist with laboratory safety, equipment maintenance, and ordering.
Requirements:
- Associates Degree in a related field with general laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Ability to perform general laboratory techniques with precision and reliability
- Good organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Physiology, or Pharmacology
- One to two years of general laboratory experience is preferred.
Additional Information:
Salary: $35,000-$38,000 annually, based on experience. This is a one-year appointment, renewable based on available funding and performance.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Employee Benefits: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.
Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter/Letter of Interest describing the applicant's training, research interests, and career goals
- Names and contact information (address, email, phone) for three work and/or academic references; at least one reference should be able to comment on the applicant's laboratory research experience
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URL: www.binghamton.edu/pharmacy-and-pharmaceutical-sciences/
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