Research Support Specialist **Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):** Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biology, biochemistry, or a related science field. Research activity experience. Experience in operating equipment, carrying out test procedures and using special methods for data collection and interpretation. Experience working with Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) database. **Preferred Qualifications:** Experience in a biology laboratory environment with laboratory equipment. Experience with biology techniques. Experience with working in a wet lab. Experience with rodent models. Experience with literature review/manuscript/grant writing. Experience with computers and data management (Excel, SPSS). Experience with statistical analysis. Familiarity with management of a mouse colony. **Brief Description of Duties:** Within defined test or analytical protocols, operate equipment, carry out test procedures, as well as collate and interpret data using special methods in support of a research project or program for Dr. Tassiopoulos in the Department of Surgery. The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving. **Duties:** + Provide experimental support for PI, conduct experiments as directed. + Analyze data. + Prepare microscopy. + Provide general laboratory support including ordering supplies and maintaining accurate laboratory records. + 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. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application. **_Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working 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._** If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/) . _In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act_ a _copy of our crime statistics can be viewed_ here (https://www.stonybrook.edu/police/) _._ Visit our WHY WORK HERE (https://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/working-here/) page to learn about the **total rewards** we offer. SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work. (https://www.rfsuny.org/media/rfsuny/documents/hr/RFRecruitmentFlyer.pdf) **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:** 2503614 **Official Job Title:** : Research Support Specialist **Job Field** : Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical) **Primary Location** : US-NY-Stony Brook **Department/Hiring Area:** : Department of Surgery **Schedule** : Full-time **Shift** : Day Shift **Shift Hours:** : 9am-5pm : **Posting Start Date** : Sep 24, 2025 **Posting End Date** : Oct 8, 2025, 11:59:00 PM **Salary:** : $38,000-$50,000 **Appointment Type:** : Regular **Salary Grade:** : N11 **SBU Area:** : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook **Req ID:** 2503614