Research Technician I
About The Position
The Conejo-Garcia laboratory at Duke University is seeking a motivated recent graduate for the position of research technician I. The candidate will work on supporting a team of postdoctoral fellows and physician-scientists working on understanding the immunobiology of cancer and developing novel anti-cancer immunotherapies. The candidate selected will perform a variety of technical duties involved in maintaining colonies of NSG mice, perform in vivo experiments challenging mice with tumors and treating them with anti-cancer immunotherapies, and supporting common tasks in the lab (e.g., ensuring proper sample processing and storage of tumor banks). The research technician will also obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examinations; prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions; and assist in the development of new research procedures and techniques, in coordination with other team members. Finally, the technician will maintain sufficient inventory of materials, liquid nitrogen tanks, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment. As the technician matures in the lab, a specific independent project will be assigned to be developed in parallel.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, or other basic science, is required.
- The ideal candidate will be someone with an interest in gaining experience in biomedical research to eventually apply for a graduate program (PhD or medical school), with a commitment of at least two years.
- None required but research experience during college would be preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain colonies of NSG mice
- Handle live mice to perform treatments testing specific immunotherapies, delivered through different methods. Sacrificing mice and processing of organs and tissues for analyses.
- Maintenance of frequently used cell culture models (e.g., cell lines and/or organoids) for experiments conducted by multiple postdoctoral fellows in the lab. Prepares standard lab solutions, media, and bacterial culture plates. Performs general maintenance and equipment calibrations.
- Responsible for processing freshly resected tumors and autologous PBMCs from patients with cancer.
- Maintain sufficient inventory of materials, liquid nitrogen tanks, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment
Benefits
- health insurance plans
- generous paid time off
- retirement programs with employer contributions
- tuition assistance for employees and their children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
