RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

School of Medicine

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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

JOB PURPOSE: Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Duke University research operations.

DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE

• Adheres to Duke’s Policy and Procedures

• Acts as a role model within and outside Duke

• Performs duties as workload necessitates

• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude

• Communicates regularly with supervisor about laboratory issues

• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload

• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position

• Meets laboratory productivity standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing of human airway and mouse lung tissue samples; cell culture maintenance; Perform experiments with human and mouse cells in culture and process samples. Conduct cellular, RNA and protein assays
• Maintain mouse colony and perform research animal procedures; Mouse husbandry, administration of experimental agents to mice, collection and processing of mouse tissues
• Supervise and train work study or graduate student
• General laboratory stock preparation, ordering of supplies; good record-keeping of supply inventory
• Data recording, organization and analyses; preparation of quantitative assessments of data (figures, graphs, tables) for interpretation
• maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies
• General laboratory cleaning and maintenance

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, Education and Licensure

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, zoology or other related scientific field.

• Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents in English.

• Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply basic mathematical calculations as related to chemical solution preparation and experimental design.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (Formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.). Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to indoor environmental conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $19.06 to USD $28.85. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and keyskills; 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.

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.