Research Technician II
About The Position
The Department of Biochemistry at Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a Research Technician II to work alongside Dr. Pei Zhou on research projects. This role involves performing a variety of complex technical duties in conducting laboratory tests, experiments, and determinations to support Duke University's research operations. The technician will compile, analyze, document, and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results. They will also confer with the principal investigator to review assignments and develop research plans, making minor modifications to existing procedures as needed. The position requires reviewing scientific literature for applicable information and performing other related duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology and Biochemistry or other directly related scientific fields.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated undergraduate research experience in a lab.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.
- Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required.
- Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.
- Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
- Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.
- Prepare constructs for protein expression using bacterial, insect and mammalian systems.
- Purify proteins and protein complexes.
- Set up crystal trays and determine protein structures using X-ray crystallography.
- Conduct bacterial genetics studies.
- Conduct enzymology studies.
- Conduct structure-based drug design analysis.
- Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Review work of lower level laboratory personnel within designated areas and assist in training new personnel.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
