Research Technician II

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•$19 - $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. As part of Duke Health, it comprises a world-class academic medical center. This role involves performing a variety of complex technical duties in support of research operations, including mouse colony management, general laboratory upkeep, tissue preparation, histology, and standard molecular biology techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biology, neurobiology, botany, zoology or other science related scientific field.
None required above education/training requirement.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience handling laboratory mice is strongly preferred.
Previous experience conducting independent biology research is strongly preferred.
Experience performing PCR, plasmid preps, and/or genomic extraction of DNA is preferred.
Energetic individuals with good organization skills.
Responsible, self disciplined with good time management skills.
Superb work ethic and attention to technical detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well on teams of colleagues from diverse backgrounds is required.
Curious and willing to learn new cellular/molecular techniques.

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.