Job Abstract

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in life sciences, chemistry or related discipline. Two or more years’ experience in general wet laboratory operations, sample preparation for electron microscopy, and basic microscopy imaging.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in life sciences, chemistry or related discipline. Experience with the cryo-EM sample preparation and ultramicrotome sectioning, operation of electron, confocal, and atomic force microscopes.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Senior Research Support Specialist will be responsible for sample preparation for electron microscopy, and operation and maintenance of related equipment. Assist to operate and maintain various microscopes and assist with managing scheduling and billing in the facility.

The ideal applicant will exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety. The ideal applicant has excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal applicant has the ability to work with faculty, staff and students in a shared resource facility. The ideal applicant has the ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting.

Duties:

• Sample preparation for TEM and SEM including the processing, embedding, and sectioning of tissues and cells, and cryo-TEM/SEM.
• Operation and maintenance of related specialized sample preparation equipment.
• Develop, monitor, coordinate and manage activities to maintain effective operation of the program.
• Safe handling and storage of chemicals and disposal of hazardous wastes according to EHS regulation.
• Ordering of supplies and chemicals.
• Verification of accuracy of records and maintenance of appropriate documentation.
• Operate and maintain various microscopes including electron microscopes, confocal microscopes, super-resolution microscopes, atomic force microscope, and ancillary equipment in the facility in two different locations.
• Manage scheduling and billing and contact service technicians for necessary services.
• 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 Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

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.