Research Technician II
Duke Careers•Durham, NC
•$21 - $29•Onsite
About The Position
A full-time research technician position is available at the Sipkins Lab in the Dept. of Medicine at Duke University. The lab seeks to define the molecular characteristics of tissue microenvironments that foster the survival and regeneration of both normal and cancerous stem cells. In combination with molecular and cell biological approaches, the lab utilizes state-of-the-art in vivo multiphoton and confocal optical imaging techniques to explore these questions. This position is ideal for students taking a gap year(s) and applying to medical or graduate school.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and training in which comparable skills have been acquired.
- General understanding of Molecular and Cell Biology concepts.
- Demonstrated basic laboratory research skills, including skills in making solutions and reagents.
- Familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Open to working with mice.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to perform multiple tasks
- Good working knowledge of basic chemistry
- Ability to perform basic calculations as needed to prepare solutions and report data
Responsibilities
- Assist in general laboratory maintenance and administration, including ordering, inventory, writing of standard operating procedures, and supporting other lab personnel.
- Perform mammalian tissue culture (care of cell lines, primary cells, freezing cells, transfection, clonal isolation), histology, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, microscopy (fluorescence, confocal), mouse work (general care, breeding, minor surgical procedures, dissection), and molecular biology procedures (RNA/DNA isolation, RT-PCR, subcloning).
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and well-documented records of procedures performed (lab notebook, instrument logs, etc.) and method development.
Benefits
- Medical care programs
- 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
Entry Level
