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Senior Research Support Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Science and Medical Research
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jan 8 2026
  • Pharmacology
  • Research Foundation
  • Senior Research Support Specialist, E79
  • 87237
  • N/A
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Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate Research Foundation Pharmacology Team is seeking Researchers who are passionate about cardiovascular research. The key trait we value most is motivation - when we're driven by science, everything else follows.

Position Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out experimental designs for sponsored research projects and perform routine experiments.
  • Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.
  • Assist with the evaluation, interpretation, and assessment of experimental data and quality control of assays.
  • Prepare media and maintain cells by various culturing in techniques.
  • Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
  • Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.
  • Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.
  • Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or principle investigator.

What We Offer - Cutting-edge live-cell imaging, electrophysiology, bioenergetics, hiPSC-CM/Cardioid, animal surgery, and omics technologies. Projects spanning molecular discovery to translational applications. A collaborative, curiosity-driven team culture. Opportunities to publish in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.

Minimum Qualifications:

BS in a Related Research field.

Wet lab basic research bench work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Cell culture or animal research experience.

Strong motivation for biomedical research preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Message to Applicants:

We are Heart-Healing Scientists on a mission - combining sharp molecular insight with bold vision to repair the injured heart. Our lab at SUNY Upstate integrates cell and molecular biology, biochemical and multi-omics approaches, physiological and pharmacological tools, transgenic rodent models, and human iPSC derived cardiomyocytes and cardioids to investigate cardiac function and disease.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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