Description

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Associates degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of the degree, two (2) years of full-time experience performing standard biochemistry techniques such as cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and western blots may be considered. One (1) year of full-time experience performing standard biochemistry techniques such as cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and western blots.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biology or related discipline, in hand by start date. Experience performing standard biochemistry techniques such as cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and western blots.
 

Brief Description of Duties: 
Successful candidates will work in Dr. Jae Ho Lee’s lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (https://sites.google.com/stonybrook.edu/lee-lab/home). Primary responsibilities will include maintaining, organizing, and ordering lab reagents and glassware. In addition, the candidate will work with Dr. Lee to design and perform experiments to interrogate mechanisms that ensure proper biogenesis of proteins. The candidate is expected to learn and develop new experimental techniques. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills to work with other members of the lab, and strong organizational skills to keep the lab organized. Assist with research projects. Maintain and organize lab reagents. Clean and sterilize lab glassware. Participate in weekly meetings.

Duties:

Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments in the field of ribosome biology
Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data. 
Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing. 
Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.
Other duties as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings. 
 
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.

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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.
 

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Job Number:
 2602122
Official Job Title: Research Technician II
Job Field
: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: Biochemistry
Schedule
: Full-time Shift
 :Day Shift Shift Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM  
Posting Start Date
: Jun 23, 2026
Posting End Date
: Jul 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary:$40,000-$45,000
Appointment Type: Regular
Salary Grade:N6
SBU Area:The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook