Research Technician II

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

7d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Duke University School of Medicine, established in 1930, is a highly-ranked institution committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and the translation of scientific discoveries to improve human health. It is part of Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. This role involves performing a variety of complex technical duties in support of research operations, including conducting laboratory tests, experiments, and determinations to gather data for research purposes. The position requires compiling, analyzing, documenting, and drawing tentative conclusions from experimental results. The technician will also confer with the principal investigator to develop research plans, make minor modifications to existing procedures, and review scientific literature. Responsibilities include setting up and operating laboratory equipment, preparing and staining specimens, preparing culture media and solutions, maintaining inventory, cleaning equipment, and potentially reviewing the work of and training lower-level personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.
No experience required above education/training requirement.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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.
Obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examination.
Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.
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.