Research Support Specialist
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Stony Brook University is hiring a Research Support Specialist. The Research Support Specialist assists in cGMP production of radiopharmaceuticals, follows SOPs for QA/QC using HPLC and GC, supports quality management system design, conducts ex vivo radio metabolite analysis, maintains lab environment, orders supplies, and demonstrates strong communication and pressure‑handling abilities.
Key focus areas include Work with the production chemist to conduct routine radiochemistry lab work, Assist the new radiotracer production development and production protocol verification, and Conduct plasma metabolite analysis.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Chemistry Or Biology Or Pharmacy Or Biomedical Engineering Or Chemical Engineering Or Comparable Majors, Research Activities Experience, and Equipment Operation Experience. Important skills include Research Activities, Operating Equipment, Test Procedures, Data Collation And Interpretation, Meet Tight Deadlines, and Professional Research Competence. Preferred (not required): Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography.
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Research Support Specialist
Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and/or other comparable majors. Experience with research activities. Experience in operating equipment, carrying out test procedures, and using special methods for data collation and interpretation. (https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/anesthesiology)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with synthetic organic, analytical chemistry and/or biochemistry. Experience with high-pressure liquid chromatography. Experience with gas chromatography. Experience with thin layer chromatography (TLC), SPE methods. Experience with gamma counting and/or multichannel analyzers (MCA). Experience with handling radioactivity and/or fundamental understanding of ionizing radiation. Experience with computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office, Google Apps, etc.).
Brief Description of Duties:
The Research Support Specialist will assist in the cGMP production of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical research at SBU and their ex vivo radio metabolite analysis. The RSS will follow SOPs for QA/QC using HPLC, GC and other equipment, follow SOPs to produce clinical cGMP grade human use radiopharmaceuticals, assist in the design and implementation of a Quality Management System, conduct ex vivo radio metabolite analysis, assist the new radiopharmaceutical production development and production protocol verification, maintain laboratory’s clean environment with some general housekeeping, as well as support routine laboratory supplies ordering. The incumbent must possess the ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines, as well as good written and oral communication skills. The incumbent must possess the ability to demonstrate professional competence in research activities.
Duties:
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Work with the production chemist to conduct routine radiochemistry lab work.
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Assist the new radiotracer production development and production protocol verification.
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Conduct Plasma metabolite analysis.
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Assist in generating tracer production batch records and fill radio metabolite analysis report.
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Maintain lab environment and hygiene.
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Report and update Lab stocking supplies.
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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/) .
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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: 2602621
Official Job Title: : Research Support Specialist
Job Field : Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: : Office of Scientific Affairs
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Day Shift Shift Hours: : Hours will vary :
Posting Start Date : Aug 11, 2026
Posting End Date : Aug 25, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Salary: : $38,000-$46,000
Appointment Type: : Regular
Salary Grade: : N11
SBU Area: : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Req ID: 2602621
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