Research Technician II
Duke Careers•Durham, NC
•$21 - $29•Onsite
About The Position
The McDonnell laboratory in the Pharmacology and Cancer Biology department is seeking a full-time Research Technician II to join their tumor biology team. The highly translational nature of their research in breast and prostate cancer, together with a supportive lab environment, is ideal for preparing highly motivated new graduates for a career in science. The role will primarily involve working with genetically modified and immune-compromised mice to identify pathways required for tumor growth and metastasis. Work will be performed on-site at Duke University.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
- Excellent record keeping and attention to detail with extensive record keeping in Excel format
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in animal handling is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining, breeding and genotyping multiple transgenic mouse colonies
- Measuring tumors and administering treatments to mice by multiple routes in efficacy studies
- Processing of harvested tissues by molecular techniques (quantitative PCR, western blotting, histology, immune-fluorescence imaging)
- Preparing culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions
Benefits
- comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- generous retirement benefits
- a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
