Research Technician I
Duke Careers•Durham, NC
•$20 - $27
About The Position
Woods/McClain Lab is seeking a Research Technician I to assist our team in conducting a variety of investigations in the planning, development and implementation of experimental procedures within the overall scope of research projects. Duke University School of Medicine, established in 1930, is a highly-ranked institution known for its interdisciplinary collaboration and dedication to improving human health. It is part of Duke Health, a comprehensive academic medical center.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, chemistry or other science related scientific field.
- Basic knowledge and skills in molecular laboratory techniques.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform molecular and biological procedures.
- Work closely with clinical research staff in the collections, handling, processing, and inventory management of clinical research biospecimens.
- Maintain barcode-based chain-of-custody tracking and electronic inventory management of clinical samples and derivatives for current and future research uses.
- Maintain a current and well-detailed laboratory notebook and data management plan for all experiments.
- Assist with general lab tasks such as media presentation, restocking of lab supplies, preparation of buffers and solutions, and other basic tasks.
- Review lab methods and protocols, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- Medical care programs
- Dental care programs
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide array of family-friendly programs
- Cultural programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
