RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

School of Medicine

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Work Performed

Perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting biological data collection, bioinformatics and image data analyses, and/or other research laboratory experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes;

May include more complex tasks, related to job level and specific to the focus of the lab, including but not limited to:

· Compiling, analyzing, and documenting procedures and results and drawing tentative conclusions from genomic results.

· Conferring with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research designs;

· Making minor modifications to existing laboratory techniques to meet the needs of the particular data collection and analyses as required.

· Reviewing laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments and data analyses.

· Knowledge for use and maintenance of laboratory computing environments on high-performance computing servers and databases.

· Monitor and train lower level and new personnel.

· Presentation and publication preparation

· Database maintenance

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.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

· Work generally requires a bachelor’s degree in biology, engineering, bioinformatics, or other directly related scientific field in a quantitative discipline.

Experience:

· None required above education/training requirements

· Preferred experience in computational biology, image analyses, programming skills in Python or R, and bioinformatics.

· Preferred interest in computational biology, machine learning, bioinformatics, cancer genomics, single-cell multi-omics, spatial transcriptomics, human genetics, and immunology

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.69 to USD $28.28. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

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