Research Support Specialist **Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):** **Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biology, biochemistry or a related biological science. Experience in kidney and/or cellular metabolism laboratory research. Experience in culturing human cells in vitro.** **Preferred Qualifications:** Experience in immunostaining, Western blotting, PCR and qPCR. Experience in Seahorse live cell metabolic assays. Experience in analysis of mouse tissues. Computer skills for scientific analysis (e.g. R studio, GraphPad Prism). **Brief Description of Duties:** We are seeking a research support specialist to join the lab of Dr Sian Piret in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension within the Department of Medicine at Stony Brook University. Our lab is focused on understanding mechanisms of acute kidney injury (AKI) and transition to chronic kidney disease (CKD). Specifically, we are studying transcriptional control of kidney proximal tubular cell metabolism and mechanisms of DNA damage repair. We use in vitro and in vivo models, including live cell metabolic assays and transgenic models. The successful applicant will assist the Principal Investigator in the experiments and data analysis. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University. The successful applicant will have laboratory skills, with a willingness to learn new techniques, and high attention to detail. They will have an ability to work independently, including in problem solving, as well as within a team. **Duties:** + Perform DNA and RNA purification, PCR, qPCR, Western blotting and immunostaining + Perform data analysis and library research + Assist with lab organization, order lab supplies and maintain supply inventory + 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.** **_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** **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:** 2502957 **Official Job Title:** : Research Support Specialist **Job Field** : Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical) **Primary Location** : US-NY-Stony Brook **Department/Hiring Area:** : Medicine / Nephrology **Schedule** : Full-time **Shift** : Day Shift **Shift Hours:** : 8:30am - 5:00pm : **Posting Start Date** : Jul 30, 2025 **Posting End Date** : Aug 13, 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:** 2502957