NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN

School of Medicine

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Occupational Summary

classification established for any non-duke student paid at an hourly rate. this includes high school students, visiting undergraduate students, and hourly visiting graduate students. the incumbent will perform various duties as assigned by the department. incumbents are compensated at varying rates of pay based upon the work being performed and according to the pay schedule developed and maintained for each department. incumbents must be paid at least minimum wage.

Perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting standardized tests, experiments and determinations in support of research-oriented activities at Duke University.

Work Performed

• Perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical or biological tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data in support of research-oriented activities; compile and document procedures and results.

• Set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate standard laboratory

equipment required for specific tests.

• Operate various electronic devices in the collection, tabulation and calculation of data. Obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examinations.

• Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions. Assist in the development of new research procedures and techniques.

• Maintain sufficient inventory of materials, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment. Review work of lower level laboratory personnel and assist in the training of new personnel.

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above

statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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