Research Technician I
About The Position
Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.Be You. The Oliver laboratory at Duke University are seeking a highly-motivated and qualified individual for the position of Research Technician I. This position is for an individual who will broadly help with lab management tasks and research projects in the Oliver lab. This research technician position involves both experimental research and lab management responsibilities. The successful candidate will work both independently and under direct supervision from the principal investigator as necessary. The technician will be directed as to which projects to pursue, methods to employ, and receive any necessary training for new techniques, but will be expected to complete a number of experiments without requiring immediate supervision.
Requirements
- B.S. or B.A. in basic biosciences-related major
- Successful candidates for this position must display self-initiative and motivation, teamwork, excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Animal handling experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Performing and assisting with mouse-related experiments including microCT imaging, drug administration, tumor induction, and dissections.
- Wet-lab research involving tissue culture and mouse models investigating mechanisms of squamous and/or small cell lung cancer and/or sinonasal cancer biology.
- Communication and collaboration with lab members toward the goals above, including participation in one-on-one, small group, and lab-related meetings and journal clubs.
- Presentation of data and objectives in written and oral forms, including documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other reports.
- Receiving training and potential training of lab members and/or visiting researchers in lab-related processes and/or experimental techniques.
- Organizational tasks associated with setting up the Oliver Lab and individual training, including but not limited to: equipment set-up, ordering supplies, preparation of organizational documents, software, and systems, participation in mouse, biosafety, and training protocols, etc.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Principal Investigator
Benefits
- Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
