RESEARCH TECHNICIAN III

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.Be You. The Duke Microbiome Core is part of a vibrant community of researchers and supports labs at Duke and beyond by providing services for processing and analysis of a wide range of microbiome samples from humans, other organisms and the environment. We are currently seeking an on – site Technician III to join our highly collaborative team located at Medical Science Research Building 3, 3 Genome Ct in Durham, North Carolina.

Requirements

Work generally requires skills acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other science related scientific field program.
Work requires two years of research experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two-year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience.

Nice To Haves

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience with next-generation sequencing platforms and familiarity with microbiome studies are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

DNA microbiome extractions
Optimize and perform DNA extractions from a variety of sample types for microbiome analysis using kits on automated liquid handlers
NGS library prep
Optimize and perform NGS library preps for a16S, ITS or 18S analysis on PacBio or Illumina platforms.
Interact with Core customers
Oversee sample submissions and interact with Core users to provide technical support and information on protocols and analysis strategies. Maintain detailed sample tracking and processing records for enhanced rigor and reproducibility.
Technology development
Work with Core Director and Duke Microbiome research community to research and pilot new technologies and experimental strategies as potential new services for the Core. Develop and test new Microbiome SOPs as needed.