RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

School of Medicine

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Job Summary
Perform routine waived and moderate complexity experiments in a research laboratory for use in research projects. If you are interested in this position please reach out to Icee Li at yl703@duke.edu

Work Performed

• Perform routine experiments in research laboratories.
• Perform related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling samples and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare samples and perform analytical tests.
• Prepare sterile media in plates, jars or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures; incubate culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures.
• Understand and comply with laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and procedures for instrumentation and testing.
• Prepare solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel; recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary.
• Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments, maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware; perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Utilize various laboratory information systems and Interact in a professional and courteous manner with other personnel to provide technical guidance and address concerns.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Experience in lab setting strongly preferred
• Cell handling techniques, DNA cloning, and protein purification experiences preferred   
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling
• Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills, attention to detail and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others

Preferred Level Characteristics

• Act as the PIC (person in charge aka General Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor) after attaining 1 yr of high complexity laboratory experience post scientific baccalaureate degree or 2 years high complexity experience post scientific associate degree.
• Provide daily supervision and/or oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results.
• Provide direct supervision of all high complexity experiments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year commitment required
• Education: BA or BS Degree required by hiring date

Some lab experience strongly preferred
 

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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) scope and responsibilities of the position; 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 widearray of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.

Experience

None required above education/training requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.